Donald Trump says "Please, can we talk?" to Iran
“We were going to a tremendous attack, the biggest since World War II, and they called me and said very politely, 'Please, can we talk? Can we talk?' And I said, 'Yes, we can talk. Let's get it done,'”
Reported August 5, 2026 by foxnews.com. Checked word for word against that report.
President Trump stated that the U.S. had been on the verge of launching a significant military action against Iran, described as the largest since World War II, but halted the plan after receiving requests for dialogue from Iran and other Middle Eastern nations. These discussions, according to Trump, aimed to address the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program. Trump reiterated his warning that Iran would face severe consequences if negotiations fail, emphasizing that military options remain on the table if diplomacy collapses. While Trump characterized the negotiations as progressing well, Iranian officials have publicly denied direct talks with the U.S., stating that discussions are occurring through intermediaries.
- foxnews.com ↗︎05 AUG 2026