‘I’m Not Looking To Kill People’: Trump Confirms Iran Peace Talks From Today After Calling Off Strikes

Donald Trump says crucial peace talks with Iran will begin today after pausing planned US military strikes. What convinced him to hold back, and can diplomacy end months of conflict?

Post Published By: Ayushi Bisht

Updated : 3 August 2026, 8:43 AM IST

Trump Confirms Iran Peace Talks From Today (Img: X)

Washington: US President Donald Trump has announced that negotiations with Iran are expected to begin on Monday, signalling a renewed diplomatic effort to ease months of tensions in West Asia. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said communication channels with Tehran remain open and expressed hope that the upcoming talks could lead to progress.

Trump said he preferred a negotiated settlement instead of further military escalation, adding that he was not seeking more loss of life. His remarks came just a day after he had warned that the United States could launch stronger military action if diplomatic efforts failed.

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Planned strike reportedly put on hold

The US President revealed that American forces had prepared for another major strike against Iran. However, he decided to postpone the operation after consultations with key Gulf partners, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Trump said regional leaders encouraged Washington to allow diplomacy more time before considering fresh military action. He also indicated that requests from Iranian representatives influenced the decision to delay the planned strike.

Focus on Strait of Hormuz and nuclear concerns

According to Trump, any future understanding with Iran would aim to restore stability in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy shipping routes. The proposed framework would also seek to address long-standing concerns over Iran's nuclear programme.

The strategic waterway has remained at the centre of regional tensions, with repeated attacks on commercial vessels disrupting global shipping and raising concerns over energy supplies.

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Iran maintains firm position

Iran has continued to maintain that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz cannot simply return to conditions that existed before the conflict began. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said discussions on maritime transit are taking place with Oman, but there is currently no agreement on fully reopening the waterway.

The upcoming negotiations are expected to be closely watched by the international community, as any breakthrough could significantly reduce tensions in the region and improve global energy security after months of uncertainty.