"Talking Right Now": Trump Revealed Iran's Message and Issued an Ultimatum

Trump revealed that Iran requested to renew negotiations after two weeks of American strikes, and issued an ultimatum: if talks fail, strikes will resume. Tehran denied the claims. Meanwhile, escalation continues: Saudi Arabia intercepted drones, oil prices crossed $100 per barrel, and Qatar and Pakistan are trying to revive the ceasefire agreement.

US President Donald Trump revealed that Iran approached him with a request to renew negotiations, after two weeks of American strikes that achieved no clear strategic gain. Trump issued an ultimatum: if talks fail, airstrikes will resume quickly. Tehran flatly denied the claims. According to a New York Times report, Trump presented an optimistic picture, but former administration officials noted that Iran perceives a weakening of American leverage, especially ahead of the midterm elections in November. On the ground, escalation continues: Saudi Arabia intercepted drones launched by Iranian-backed Iraqi militias; Israel and Jordan reported additional drone attacks. Oil prices crossed the $100 per barrel threshold following disruption of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar and Pakistan are trying to revive the June 17 ceasefire agreement, which collapsed earlier this month. Trump threatened to destroy Iranian infrastructure but backed down after Pentagon warnings about ammunition shortages.