Trump and Iran Escalation
Trump softens war threats as Iran and U.S. forces trade fresh warnings.
August 3, 2026 · Updated Aug 3, 9:06pm ET
The New York TimesAn Emerging Deal Between Iran and Oman to Reopen Hormuz Would Come at a Cost for Trump
UPIIran denies it has resumed negotiations with U.S.
Washington TimesTrump accuses Iranian leaders of duplicity over peace negotiations
Al JazeeraUncertainty on Iranians’ minds as Trump fluctuates on war and talk
ABC News7 times Trump said he'd launch devastating strikes on Iran and then didn't
New York PostTrump’s path to reopening the Strait of Hormuz may run through Oman
The GuardianTrump meets his obstinate match in Iran’s hardball regime
SemaforUS-Iran diplomatic efforts collapse
Epoch TimesTrump Says New Negotiations Are Iran’s ‘Last Chance’ to Make Deal With US
PBS NewsHourWATCH: Trump says new talks are 'last chance' for Iran to forge a deal
ReasonTrump backs down from yet another empty threat to Iran
Breitbart NewsIran Denies Reports of Peace Talks with U.S.: Only Talking to Oman
Seattle TimesAnalysis | For Iran, Trump’s reversal on escalation shows who has the upper hand
World News GroupTrump says ongoing talks are Iran’s last chance at deal
VoxFive months of war with Iran
Deseret NewsIran breaks multi-day lull in fighting, fires missiles at U.S. forces
Daily BeastIran Immediately Calls BS on Trump’s War Talks Vow
Fox BusinessOil slides as Trump delays Iran strikes, signals peace talks
Salon"Last chance before decapitation": Trump threatens Iran over stalled peace talks
FOX NewsTrump can declare Iran victory now and withdraw troops, former counterterror official argues
The American ConservativeIran War Day 157: Iran Denies Negotiations with U.S.
NewsmaxTrump Gives Iran 'Last Chance' Before 'Decapitation'
TownhallWe Now Know More About the Canceled Iran Attack
Hot AirTrump: Say, These Iranians Are 'Unbelievably Duplicitous'!
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What happened
Iran denies it has resumed negotiations with the United States, saying its only current talks are with Oman over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump says peace efforts are occurring through mediators. Trump accused Iranian leaders of duplicity, said he halted a planned large-scale strike, and threatened continued blockade pressure until a deal or surrender. The war began after U.S.-Israeli strikes at the end of February, and Iran recently broke a lull by firing missiles at U.S. forces.
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