Manila: The United States and Iran are poised to resume negotiations on August 3, as announced by US President Donald Trump. Speaking to the press aboard Air Force One, Trump disclosed that the decision to initiate talks was made instead of executing a significant military action against Iran, which was requested by regional allies including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Iran itself.

According to Philippines News agency, President Trump mentioned that the allies were aware of the planned military action and requested its halt, believing a diplomatic resolution was possible. "They knew the extent of the attack because they saw it forming. Now what we're doing is we're talking to them in the form of a negotiation. It begins tomorrow afternoon, and we'll see," Trump stated. The decision to postpone the military action reflects the allies' belief in a potential diplomatic solution.

Trump further elaborated that an agreement was reached concerning the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global oil shipments, and that discussions regarding Iran's nuclear program were forthcoming. "There's a deal on Hormuz, and then there will be a deal on the nuclear, or you might call it the denuclearization of Iran. I call it the denuclearization of Iran," he added.

Contradicting earlier reports, the Fars news agency cited a source from the Iranian negotiating team, clarifying that no agreement had been reached regarding the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, labeling previous reports on this matter as false. This discrepancy highlights ongoing uncertainties surrounding the negotiations.

Additionally, Israeli TV Channel 12 reported that President Trump decided to cancel a planned military strike on Iran following a compromise proposal mediated by Qatar, which was accepted by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. This development underscores the delicate balance of diplomacy and military considerations in the region.