US President Donald Trump warned on Monday that Tehran faces a "last chance" to end the five-month-old war in Gaza, calling for negotiations with Iran, while Iranian officials denied any such talks were taking place (aljazeera.com). The conflicting statements highlight the ongoing stalemate in diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict, with Trump suggesting that talks are being conducted at the request of Iran, supported by regional allies such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE (sundayworld.co.za).
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has rejected the notion of direct negotiations, stating that Tehran seeks no escalation in regional tensions and is focused on defending national interests (samaa.tv). Meanwhile, Trump accused Iranian leaders of being "unbelievably duplicitous," claiming they privately seek talks while publicly denying them (saharareporters.com). The US leader also warned that Iran would never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon, adding that the situation over the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical point of tension (iol.co.za).
Despite the lack of clear progress, Trump reiterated that the talks are ongoing, emphasizing that Iran has a "last chance" to reach a deal before facing severe consequences (nation.africa). The uncertainty surrounding the status of US-Iran negotiations continues to fuel regional instability, with both sides maintaining conflicting narratives on the possibility of diplomatic resolution.
