US President Donald Trump said Iran is facing a “last chance” to reach a nuclear agreement with Washington, warning that failure to resolve the dispute through diplomacy could lead to further action against Tehran.
Trump said on Monday, August 3, that discussions with Iran were continuing and that his administration was giving Tehran what he described as a final opportunity to reach a deal. He warned that the United States could take additional measures if negotiations fail.
“I want to give them one last chance before cutting off their heads,” Trump said, using strong language to describe the consequences he believes Iran could face if it does not agree to a settlement.
The remarks came shortly after Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Tehran was not currently engaged in negotiations with Washington.
Baghaei told reporters that Iran was neither preparing to host a US delegation nor planning to send representatives to another country for talks in the coming days. He did not indicate that formal negotiations were underway between the two sides.
Following Iran’s statement, Trump accused Tehran of sending mixed signals, saying Iranian officials were showing what he described as “incredible duality” by allegedly pursuing talks privately while denying negotiations publicly.
The conflicting statements have added uncertainty over the status of diplomatic contacts between the two countries, which remain divided over Iran’s nuclear program, regional activities and US sanctions.
Relations between Washington and Tehran have remained tense since Trump withdrew the United States from the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement during his first term and reimposed broad economic sanctions on Iran. Tehran has repeatedly criticized the sanctions and called for guarantees before accepting any new nuclear arrangement.
The latest dispute comes amid broader tensions in the Middle East, where concerns remain over possible military escalation, maritime security and energy supplies. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil shipments, has become a major focus of regional security concerns.
Iranian officials have said they support diplomatic solutions but have also warned that Tehran will defend its interests against foreign pressure. US officials have continued to demand limits on Iran’s nuclear activities as part of any future agreement.
It remains unclear whether Washington and Tehran will move toward formal negotiations or whether tensions will escalate further. A breakdown in communication could increase the risk of confrontation and add to instability in an already volatile region.
