Trump gives ‘duplicitous’ Iran their ‘last chance’ as fuming Don holds peace talks after cancelling major strikes

DONALD Trump has offered Iran its “last chance” at peace after calling off a World War Two style blitz against the rogue nation. The US president said crunch talks with Tehran “are going on right now” on Monday, adding that Iran “begged” for the meeting. US President Donald Trump has offered Iran it’s last chance at peace Credit: AFP Trump cancelled strikes on Iran over the weekend after vowing he was ‘locked and loaded’ Credit: AFP “This is a last chance for them to sign a good document,” he said. Earlier today Trump slammed what he called Iran’s “unbelievably duplicitous” leadership, after the regime denied talks were underway. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! In a post on Truth Social, the US president fumed: “Iranian leadership is unbelievably duplicitous! “They ask for a meeting, some would say ‘beg’, talks begin and they say, openly and proudly, that they’re not having any discussions.” A fresh agreement would have to include the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said Credit: Reuters The US has repeatedly attacked Iranian energy infrastructure across the war A fresh agreement would have to include the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to “Iran’s nuclear threat”, Trump said. Speaking to reporters on Monday, he vowed Iran would not be allowed to impose fees on the key waterway. “It has to be [free], I am not going to let them charge. If anybody is going to charge, we will charge, we are the ones … with a total control,” he said. Trump cancelled strikes on Iran over the weekend after vowing he was “locked and loaded” to unleash a massive blitz. Most read in The Sun Sources told CBS News that the US and Israel were gearing up for “one of the harshest bombing campaigns to date” against Iran‘s power grid. The US has repeatedly targeted Iran‘s energy infrastructure across the war in a bid to cripple the regime’s ability to prop up its ravaged military. Trump threatened to attack Tehran “at levels of military terror, strength, and power not seen since World War II”. But after a tense evening, Trump declared he had axed attack plans on Sunday morning. Iran launched a surprise volley of ballistic missiles on troops in Jordan last week Credit: AFP US Central Command released footage of it striking key Iranian bases earlier this week Credit: X Axios reported that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke to Trump on Saturday and “expressed concern” about the potential strikes. The US has repeatedly called off planned strikes on Iran throughout the war, amid fragile peace talks. On Monday Trump appeared determined to secure a deal, telling reporters “I think maybe we’re going to get something”. “I want to give them every last chance before decapitation”, he added. It comes after Trump said earlier this week that “very friendly negotiations” were underway, allowing for a pause in military operations. Since then, Iran launched a surprise volley of ballistic missiles on troops in Jordan on Tuesday. The US swiftly retaliated with a bombardment of its own on the embattled regime. Since the outbreak of war on February 28, the US has blockaded Iranian ports and bombed Iranian sites. Iran has fired missiles and drones at US assets in countries across the Middle East and targeted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The US has repeatedly insisted Iran relinquishes its nuclear program and abandon its control of the Strait of Hormuz. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun. 3 comments3