- U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he prefers reaching an agreement with the Islamic Republic to continuing military strikes, while emphasising that the United States remains fully prepared for military action should negotiations fail.
- Speaking on Wednesday evening, August 5, 2026, following an address in Las Vegas, Nevada, Trump remarked that he would prefer a deal because he does not want people to die.
- Trump expressed scepticism regarding the likelihood of success, adding that it remains uncertain whether the current talks will yield a different outcome.
- When asked about his recent threats against the Islamic Republic, Trump asserted that his warnings were far more than a bluff and that U.S. forces were positioned to carry out a large-scale strike.
- Trump stated that American forces were ready to act and remained prepared to do so if necessary.
- Trump claimed that the Islamic Republic requested the resumption of negotiations only when the United States was on the verge of launching a major military attack, arguing that sustained military pressure ultimately brought Tehran back to the bargaining table.
- Trump reiterated that his administration’s position on the nuclear programme remains unchanged, maintaining that Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons.
- Trump noted a decrease in oil and gasoline prices, stating that crude oil had fallen to around $75 per barrel, though he warned that continued conflict could trigger another spike in energy prices.
In a recent address, President Trump reiterated his firm stance against Iran acquiring nuclear weapons, stating, "Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons." He expressed a preference for diplomatic solutions, saying, "I would prefer a deal because I do not want people to die."
However, he acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding the success of ongoing negotiations, remarking, "It remains uncertain whether the current talks will yield a different outcome."
Trump also warned that U.S. military forces are ready for action, asserting, "My warnings were far more than a bluff" and that they are positioned for a "large-scale strike" if necessary.
He claimed that Iran only sought to resume negotiations when faced with imminent military action, stating, "Sustained military pressure ultimately brought Tehran back to the bargaining table."
In addition, Trump noted a decrease in oil prices, with crude oil falling to around $75 per barrel, but cautioned that ongoing conflict could lead to another spike in energy prices.
“Speaking in Las Vegas on August 5, Trump said he prefers a deal because he does not want people to die, while claiming Iran resumed talks only when the U.S. was on the verge of a major attack. He also noted crude oil fell to around $75 per barrel but warned conflict could spike energy prices.”
