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August 2, 2026
Trump Confirms Peace Talks with Iran to Address Strait of Hormuz and Nuclear Program
- President Trump stated that peace talks with Iran will commence today, focusing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing Iran's nuclear program.
- The decision to cancel military strikes was influenced by requests from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, who believe a diplomatic deal is possible.
- Trump expressed confidence that an agreement will be reached, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy over military action.
8 Sources
- Trump says Iran talks to take place on Monday, sets no deadline for dealAug 2, 2026 at 11:24 PM · Reuters
- Trump says new talks with Iran to begin on MondayAug 3, 2026 at 12:11 AM · BBC
- Oil tumbles as Trump cancels attack on Iran to reach nuclear dealAug 3, 2026 at 12:12 AM · Reuters
- Trump on making a deal with Iran: 'I'm not looking to kill people'Aug 3, 2026 at 12:24 AM · The Hill
- Trump says canceled Iran attack would have been biggest ‘since World War II’Aug 3, 2026 at 1:26 AM · Independent
- Trump says Iran talks to resume Monday after calling off planned strikesAug 3, 2026 at 2:23 AM · CNBC
- Iran-US war live: Trump says there ‘will be a deal on Hormuz’ as peace talks to resume todayAug 3, 2026 at 5:09 AM · Independent
- Iran live updates: Trump says deal imminent, Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz talks ongoingAug 3, 2026 at 7:17 AM · ABC News