Trump says no Iran talks planned, claims Hormuz 'new US territory'
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that no talks with Iran are under way or scheduled, as he posted a map showing the Strait of Hormuz as a new American territory in a fresh jibe at Tehran. Trump has been pressing his threat to claim sovereignty over the crucial energy waterway as the nearly six-month-old Iran war grinds on with little sign of resolution.
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- Trump labels Strait of Hormuz ‘US territory’ as Iran says Israel is biggest obstacle to negotiations middleeasteye.net
- Trump posts map showing Strait of Hormuz as US territory nst.com.my
- Trump says no Iran talks planned, claims Hormuz 'new US territory' koreatimes.co.kr
- Trump labels Hormuz ‘new US territory’ dailytimes.com.pk
- U.S., Iran each dig in on Strait of Hormuz positions as their tenuous pact officially expires cbc.ca
- U.S. and Canada hold last-minute negotiations to prevent Trump's 50% tariffs pbs.org
- Iran to Keep Strait of Hormuz Closed Until US Meets Peace Commitments en.tempo.co
- Strait of Hormuz won’t reopen until U.S. meets demands: Iran torontosun.com
