President Donald Trump said new US-Iran talks represent a final opportunity for Tehran to reach an agreement and avoid a wider military escalation. The latest comments come amid the five-month conflict involving Iran, with Trump arguing that this diplomatic opening is different from previous efforts.
Trump also sharply criticized Iran's leadership, portraying it as dishonest and unreliable while pressing Tehran to make a deal. His message combined public pressure with a warning that the alternative to negotiations could be a more serious confrontation.
At the same time, Trump said he chose not to authorize new large-scale American strikes against Iran after appeals from key Gulf partners. According to his account, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates urged restraint, highlighting the concern among regional allies about the risks of broader conflict.
The remarks suggest the White House is trying to keep diplomacy alive while maintaining the threat of force. With Gulf states pushing for caution and Trump framing the talks as Iran's last chance, attention is now on whether negotiations can lower tensions or whether the standoff moves closer to escalation.
