What we know
What we know: New talks are 'last chance' for Iran to forge a deal and avoid escalation of US strikes, Trump says
Compiled Aug 4
What we know
- Trump says new talks between Washington and Tehran are the 'last chance' for Iran to forge a deal and avoid escalation of US strikes
- Trump says negotiations are expected to focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing US concerns about Iran's nuclear program
- Trump held off ordering new massive US strikes at the urging of Gulf allies Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
- A plan was in place for US forces to carry out what Trump called 'the biggest attack since World War II' on Sunday, but it was scrapped
- Trump criticized Iran on social media as 'unbelievably duplicitous' over its claims about talks with Oman
- About two-thirds of US adults say the war with Iran has not been worthwhile, according to AP-NORC polling
What we don’t know yet
- Unnamed Iranian officials reportedly requested that Trump hold off on strikes, according to Trump
- A person briefed on the Trump-Saudi crown prince call spoke on condition of anonymity, not authorized to comment publicly
- Trump said the status of negotiations would likely be known 'today or tomorrow'
- Iran said its meetings with Oman were focused solely on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a claim Trump disputed
Open questions
- Will Iran agree to a deal on Hormuz navigation and denuclearization?
- What specific terms would satisfy US concerns about Iran's nuclear program?
- Will Trump follow through on escalation if talks fail?
- How are the midterm elections actually influencing Trump's decisions, despite his denial?
Drawn from the Associated Press report. “What we don’t know” lists only what the reporting itself flags as unresolved.