President Donald Trump has declared that Iran faces its "last chance" to reach a deal before facing total surrender, following a series of pauses in diplomatic efforts that have yet to resolve escalating tensions.

Trump said diplomacy convinced him to call off a planned U.S. attack on Iran, which he described as the largest since World War II. Over the weekend, he stated that Iran and several Middle Eastern countries requested additional time to finalize an agreement aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing Tehran’s nuclear program.

Despite these claims, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei stated that Tehran is neither engaged in talks with the United States nor expecting an American delegation. He emphasized that while meetings have been requested and some discussions scheduled, Iran openly denies that formal negotiations are taking place.

Reporting from Tel Aviv, Trey Yingst noted that U.S. forces are prepared to strictly enforce blockades in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising military tensions closely monitored by bipartisan lawmakers.

Trump indicated that indirect talks could first focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz before turning to Iran’s nuclear ambitions. He also mentioned that reporters could expect further details on the negotiations soon.

The current situation leaves the status of diplomatic efforts unclear, with an element of posturing evident on both sides. While no direct talks between U.S. and Iranian officials exchanging proposals have been confirmed, some level of engagement appears ongoing.

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