Trump Iran talks are expected to begin Monday as President Donald Trump pursues a diplomatic breakthrough with Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear programme after postponing planned military strikes.
The announcement marks another significant turn in the Middle East crisis, with Washington seeking to reopen one of the world’s most strategic shipping routes while preventing further regional escalation.
Trump disclosed the upcoming negotiations while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One but declined to reveal where the meeting would take place or identify those participating.
The latest diplomatic effort followed Trump’s decision to delay military action after key Gulf allies urged the United States to allow negotiations another opportunity before considering force.
Meanwhile, Iran confirmed it was nearing a separate understanding with neighbouring Oman concerning navigation through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
The renewed diplomatic push briefly calmed global energy markets, with oil prices falling after investors reacted positively to signs that tensions could ease through negotiations.
Gulf allies push diplomacy over military action
Trump revealed that Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates strongly encouraged Washington to prioritise diplomacy instead of launching fresh attacks against Iran.
Recalling his conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump explained why he decided to suspend military operations despite earlier threats against Tehran.
“I said to the crown prince, ‘What would you rather do? Would you rather us do this or not?'”
According to Trump, Gulf leaders overwhelmingly favoured negotiations because they feared military strikes could trigger a much wider regional conflict.
“They said we would much prefer a deal as opposed to an attack, because you don’t know where these attacks lead.”
The US president also confirmed negotiations would begin Monday afternoon but declined to set any deadline for reaching a comprehensive agreement with Iran.
Iran advances Hormuz negotiations
Iranian officials confirmed discussions with Oman regarding a Strait of Hormuz deal have entered their final stages after weeks of diplomatic engagement.
Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said negotiators were working towards a navigation route acceptable to both countries while protecting their sovereignty and national security.
“We are now going to reach an understanding on a route acceptable to both sides – neither the northern route nor the southern route – but one that respects the sovereign rights of both sides and safeguards our national interests and security.”
However, Baqaei stressed that any agreement would not restore shipping arrangements to the situation that existed before the conflict began earlier this year.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also confirmed negotiations were progressing steadily, saying discussions with Oman were nearing completion without announcing a final agreement.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains slower than normal following recent reports of attacks on vessels, highlighting continued risks despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Nuclear programme remains central issue
Resolving concerns surrounding the Iran nuclear programme remains Washington’s primary objective alongside reopening one of the world’s busiest maritime energy corridors.
Before the conflict intensified, about 20 percent of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies passed through the Strait of Hormuz each day.
Its disruption drove energy prices higher, increasing inflationary pressure worldwide and adding economic urgency to ongoing diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
Trump has consistently argued that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons justifies short-term economic hardship while maintaining diplomacy remains the preferred solution.
Iran, however, continues denying allegations that it seeks to develop nuclear weapons, insisting its programme is entirely peaceful despite international concerns.
Israel maintains firm position
Israeli officials welcomed continued security coordination with Washington but insisted Israel would independently defend its interests regardless of any outcome from the Donald Trump Iran negotiations.
Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen warned that renewed Iranian nuclear or ballistic missile activities would trigger another military response even if an agreement is eventually reached.
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“With or without an agreement, and regardless of any external commitments, if Iran attempts to renew its nuclear programme or advance its ballistic missile industries, we will take action, and we will strike.”
Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently discussed diplomatic, economic and military options for addressing Iran’s nuclear ambitions before the latest negotiations were announced.
As Trump Iran talks begin, global attention will focus on whether diplomacy can finally succeed where repeated sanctions, military threats and years of confrontation have failed.
