Trump says no Iran talks planned, insists Strait of Hormuz remains open
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday there were no talks planned with Iran and insisted the Strait of Hormuz remained open, despite limited traffic and a reported attack on a ship. Trump also threatened Oman as it sought to broker a shipping agreement with Tehran, regional officials said.
On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump announced that Iran and the United States were not having any talks or scheduled conversations, despite earlier claims from Jared Kushner. The president dismissed reports of positive discussions, stating that the naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz remained in effect. Trump asserted that the strait was open and operating, with all water mines removed or detonated.
Iran accused the UAE of firing two ballistic missiles targeting maritime navigation, though Iran denied involvement. In response to the regional escalation, the UAE halted all trade and financial transactions with Iran. Trump posted a map on Truth Social, claiming the Strait of Hormuz as a new US territory, a claim Iran vehemently denied.
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