Trump announces Iran talks for Monday, halts planned strikes

On August 3, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that talks with Iran would begin on Monday, August 3, focusing on denuclearization and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. He said he had halted planned strikes on Iran, partly due to input from Gulf leaders, and described a deal as "imminent." However, Iranian officials denied that any negotiations are currently taking place with the United States.