Iran denies talks with US as Trump halts strikes at the last minute
Iran denies talks with US as Trump halts strikes at the last minute Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Mon, 08/03/2026 - 10:55 Iranian officials say their only current talks are with Oman over reopening the Strait of Hormuz Iranians walk past an anti-US billboard at Enghelab Square in Tehran on 3 August (AFP/Atta Kenare) Off Iran has denied any talks are ongoing with the US despite a claim from…
Iranian officials have denied any ongoing negotiations with the United States, despite claims by U.S. President Donald Trump to the contrary. On Sunday, Trump announced that discussions with Iran would commence on Monday, following his decision to halt new strikes against the country in an effort to reach a deal. However, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, stated on Monday that the country was currently not in talks with the U.S., but rather with Oman over reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Baghaei emphasized that discussions with Oman were "constructive" and aimed at reaching an agreement on a new route. Iran reiterated its stance that as long as a U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports persists, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will remain unchanged, potentially causing economic disruption in the region.
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