On Monday, August 3, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that new talks aimed at winding down the conflict with Iran would commence on the same day. Trump also stated he was holding off on the massive strikes he had previously threatened to launch against the country.

This pattern of announcing negotiations following threats of aggressive military action is not new; Trump has regularly declared ongoing talks after such threats. However, according to reports, Iran appears to be resisting this strategy and denies that it is negotiating with the United States.

FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani provided further coverage on the developments.

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