- Trump threatened a massive bombing campaign on Iran, with a plan for 'the biggest attack since World War II' in place.
- Trump announced over the weekend that the US would not go ahead with another massive bombing campaign.
- Tehran denied it is in talks with the US, prompting Trump to blast Iran as 'duplicitous'.
- New talks were expected on Monday after Trump said the US would not go ahead with another massive bombing campaign.
- Iran said it was holding talks with Oman, regional countries and countries outside the region to reduce tension, focusing on a temporary safe-navigation route through the Strait of Hormuz.
- On Monday, Iran's trade minister Mohammad Atabak headed to Pakistan for talks on easing transit bottlenecks and moving containers through Pakistani ports during the US naval blockade.
President Trump has labeled Iran's leadership as 'unbelievably duplicitous' after they denied engaging in talks with the U.S. despite previous requests. He stated, 'they’re only dealing with Oman', criticizing Tehran's claims of pursuing multiple diplomatic tracks.12345
New diplomatic discussions are expected to commence on Monday, following Trump's decision to delay a potential bombing campaign, which he described as 'the biggest attack since World War II'. This decision came after consultations with key Gulf allies, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.6
Iran's Foreign Ministry asserted that they are not currently in direct negotiations with the U.S., focusing instead on talks with 'Oman, regional countries, and countries outside the region' to alleviate tensions. Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei emphasized that 'as long as the maritime siege and US actions continue, nothing significant will change in the Strait of Hormuz'.
In parallel, Iran's trade minister is set to meet with Pakistani officials to discuss easing transit bottlenecks amid the U.S. naval blockade. This follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed in June aimed at reviving shipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, which has seen escalating military tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
“New talks to wind down the war were expected Monday after Trump shelved a plan for 'the biggest attack since World War II' following calls from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and unnamed Iranian officials. Iran's foreign ministry said talks with Oman focused on a temporary safe-navigation route through the Strait of Hormuz.”
