‘One last chance’: The times Trump threatened Iran, said deal imminent

What the report says

Al Jazeera reports that US President Donald Trump has repeatedly paired public threats against Iran with claims that a peace or nuclear-style deal was close, only to later soften or postpone those warnings. The article says this pattern has unfolded repeatedly during the war on Iran, which Al Jazeera says began with US and Israeli attacks on February 28, 2026, and was still ongoing into early August.

According to the report, Trump has several times set deadlines for strikes or escalated rhetoric over issues tied to the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s energy sector, and the broader conflict, then delayed or cancelled action after saying talks had progressed. The article highlights examples in March, April, May, June and late July, including moments when Trump said Iran was “desperate” to negotiate or that agreement was imminent, followed by ceasefires, pauses, or claims that negotiations were moving forward. Al Jazeera says the latest remarks came on Monday, when Trump again warned Iran it had “one last chance,” while also suggesting a deal was near.

The report says Iran denies direct talks with Washington and says its discussions are with Oman about managing the Strait of Hormuz. It also notes that the standoff has affected global energy markets, with oil prices rising amid uncertainty. More broadly, the piece portrays a conflict in which repeated threats, deadline shifts and inconsistent public messaging have added to tensions without producing a lasting settlement.