U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday, August 3, 2026, that the United States is continuing talks with Iran, even though the Iranian government has denied that any negotiations are taking place. Trump described the discussions as Iran’s “last chance” to avoid possible U.S. military action. Trump explained that one of the main topics of the talks is the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said that no direct talks with the United States are taking place. Despite Iran’s denial, Trump maintained that discussions are continuing and stressed that reaching an agreement is very important.