Donald Trump claims talks with Iran are ongoing despite Tehran's denial

Donald Trump stated negotiations with Iran continue with regional support, though Tehran denied new talks were scheduled.
U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that negotiations with Iran remain underway, describing the dialogue as Tehran's final opportunity to secure an agreement. According to Trump, the discussions are occurring at Iran's request and have garnered support from regional partners, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. He asserted that while Iranian officials have not publicly confirmed the meetings, they are not denying their existence.
However, Tehran publicly denied reports that a new round of talks aimed at ending conflict was scheduled. Following Tehran's statement, Trump criticized Iranian leadership on social media as hypocritical and stated that he had previously canceled planned military strikes against Iran due to the expected discussions.
Sources: Makfax, MIA
How outlets assessed this
- Aug 4, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC
- Makfax Cautious Focused on Trump's claims of ongoing talks supported by Gulf states as Iran's final opportunity for a deal.
- MIA Critical Highlighted Tehran's denial of talks and Trump's social media posts accusing Iranian leaders of hypocrisy.
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