Trump says US in deep talks with Iran, threatens action

President Donald Trump said on Monday, July 27, 2026, that the United States is engaged in "very deep talks" with Iran but warned that Washington is prepared to resume "very strong military action" if diplomacy fails. The remarks signal a dual-track approach as the two nations navigate a fragile pause following nearly two weeks of direct military confrontation.

Speaking in an interview and at a campaign rally in Michigan, Trump characterized the negotiations as friendly but with a limited timeframe. He stated that the recent pause in U.S. strikes was intended to give diplomacy a chance, adding that if talks do not produce results quickly, the U.S. would return to its previous military posture. The discussions are reportedly focused on arrangements to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and revive negotiations on a broader agreement, involving regional mediators like Oman.

However, Iranian officials pushed back on the characterization of direct talks. A spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry said Tehran currently has no negotiations with Washington, describing such reports as speculation. He confirmed that Iran is engaged in dialogue with Oman regarding the strait but accused the U.S. of...