Trump warns of U.S. action against Iran if talks fail

President Donald Trump warned on Monday, July 27, 2026, that the United States could resume "very strong military action" against Iran if ongoing diplomatic efforts fail, confirming a pause in U.S. strikes to facilitate negotiations. The remarks, made in an interview, underscore the fragile state of a conflict that has escalated over the strategic Strait of Hormuz and rattled global energy markets.

Trump stated that the U.S. is engaged in "very deep talks" with Iran but emphasized his patience is limited. "Not much time. Either it goes fast or not at all," he said when asked about the timeline for diplomacy. He claimed Iran requested discussions through intermediaries after facing heavy U.S. military pressure, leading Washington to suspend a nearly two-week campaign of air strikes. "They asked us very nicely, 'Please stop, let's meet,'" Trump said, adding that if a deal is not reached, the U.S. would return to military operations.

However, Iranian officials have denied that direct peace negotiations are taking place. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei stated that mediators may be conveying messages but that Tehran is "not engaged in any negotiations with the United...