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Middle EastPublished: 3 August 2026 at 07:51

Trump says talks with Iran to start Monday; strikes postponed

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that talks with Iran will begin on Monday, after he confirmed that he had decided to postpone devastating strikes on Iran.

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US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that talks with Iran will begin on Monday. The statement came after Trump confirmed that he had decided to postpone devastating strikes on Iran.

Details about the participants, agenda, and level of the talks have not been disclosed. Trump's remarks suggest that Washington currently prefers a diplomatic approach over military escalation. The decision to delay strikes, which the president himself described as devastating, may indicate a willingness to explore negotiations.

The announcement marks a significant shift in US-Iran relations, as there had previously been talk of possible military action. However, the information published by the source does not say how Iran has reacted to Trump's statement or whether the talks will actually start on Monday as promised. It is also unclear whether any mediators are involved or whether specific preconditions exist.

Trump made the announcement on Sunday, suggesting that the decision may have been made urgently. No further explanation has been provided about the reasons for delaying the strikes or for choosing Monday as the start date. Analysts can only speculate about the potential content and prospects of the talks. At the same time, the fact that a message about military threats was followed by a statement about dialogue is a significant signal to the international community.

The postponed strikes were, according to the president, intended to be devastating, so their delay could be seen as an attempt to ease tensions. But as long as there is no concrete information about the course of the negotiations, many questions remain open. Monday, when the talks are supposed to begin, will provide a clearer picture of whether this step is a real path toward dialogue or merely a tactical move.

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