World NewsNew talks are 'last chance' for Iran to forge a deal and avoid escalation of US strikes, Trump says'Last chance' before strikesPhoto: The Canadian Press President Donald Trump listens during a meeting about military families, in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)President Donald Trump said Monday that newly planned talks with Tehran are the “last chance” for Iran to forge a deal and avoid an escalation of U.S. strikes on the country. “This the last chance for them to sign a good document,” Trump told reporters. Trump said whether “Iran wants to admit it or not, we are, in fact, talking” about preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Critics see Trump reaching for a reset button in this patternTrump may still come to the conclusion that a massive escalation in the conflict with Iran is necessary.