Trump Calls Iran Talks “Last Chance” Amid Ongoing Conflict

President Donald Trump warned that the current round of negotiations with Iran represents the United States’ “last chance” to end a five-month war. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office late on Monday, Trump said talks were “going on right now” at the request of Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and other regional actors. Tehran, however, denied that any direct negotiations with the United States were taking place or that future talks were planned.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told state media on Tuesday that Iran would continue to defend its borders but does not seek to expand the conflict. He emphasized that Tehran is not pursuing a broader war, even as diplomatic overtures continue behind the scenes.

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• “This is a last chance for them to sign a good document,” — Donald Trump, president

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The warning comes as the conflict, which began five months ago, has drawn in multiple Gulf states and heightened regional tensions. Trump’s characterization of Iranian leaders as “unbelievably duplicitous” on his Truth Social platform underscores a confrontational stance that contrasts with the diplomatic requests reportedly made by regional partners. If the “last chance” negotiations fail, the United States may consider additional diplomatic or military options to pressure Tehran, while Iran’s denial of direct talks suggests a continued information gap that could complicate any cease-fire efforts.

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No specific future milestones were disclosed. Both the U.S. administration and Iranian officials indicated that discussions remain ongoing, leaving the timeline for a potential agreement uncertain.

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