{
  "id": 119638,
  "title": "Trump claims Strait of Hormuz could open by Aug. 4 as Iran denies holding any direct talks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/trump-claims-strait-of-hormuz-could-open-by-aug-4-as-iran-denies",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T05:36:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Voice of Ukraine",
    "slug": "new-voice-of-ukraine",
    "url": "https://english.nv.ua/nation/trump-vows-strait-of-hormuz-could-open-by-aug-4-iran-denies-any-u-s-talks-50629617.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 3, U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that the Strait of Hormuz could be fully reopened by August 4 during discussions with reporters. He claimed that negotiations between the United States and Iran are advancing swiftly, with both parties conversing about the strait's reopening. According to Trump, the strait would be \"completely open,\" allowing unimpeded passage for all vessels.\n\nPresident Trump also stressed the importance of maintaining free access to the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the U.S. would not accept any Iranian fees or tolls for utilizing the maritime route. He emphasized that restoring normal shipping would be the initial phase of the agreement, with further discussions about Iran's nuclear program to follow. Trump highlighted that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons, considering the current talks Tehran's last chance to avert a significant American military strike.\n\nHowever, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, denied that Tehran was currently engaged in negotiations with Washington, stating that Iran has not officially confirmed any agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Following the termination of a two-week U.S. airstrike campaign against Iran on July 27, Tehran reaffirmed its control over the Strait of Hormuz and expressed no intention of resuming peace talks with Washington.",
  "summary": "Washington and Tehran are discussing the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by Aug. 4, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on August 3.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Renewed US-Iran talks on Strait of Hormuz, denuclearization to start on Monday, Trump says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/renewed-us-iran-talks-on-strait-of-hormuz-denuclearization-to-start",
        "published": "2026-08-03T00:22:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "IRGC says it intercepted drone over Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/irgc-says-it-intercepted-drone-over-strait-of-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-08-03T10:57:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Iran warns US warships over altering routes in the Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/iran-warns-us-warships-over-altering-routes-in-the-strait-of-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-08-04T02:39:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Middle East live: Cargo ship hit by 'unknown projectile' in Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/middle-east-live-cargo-ship-hit-by-unknown-projectile-in-strait-of",
        "published": "2026-08-04T03:14:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The New York Times",
        "title": "Sailors Working in Strait of Hormuz Are Caught in Crossfire of Iran War",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/sailors-working-in-strait-of-hormuz-are-caught-in-crossfire-of-iran",
        "published": "2026-08-04T04:01:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC",
        "title": "Trump warns Iran talks are ‘last chance’ to end war — oil prices rise as Tehran denies negotiations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/trump-warns-iran-talks-are-last-chance-to-end-war-oil-prices-rise-as",
        "published": "2026-08-04T07:04:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Up to 80 Hong Kong-linked ships stuck around Strait of Hormuz, trade group says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/up-to-80-hong-kong-linked-ships-stuck-around-strait-of-hormuz-trade",
        "published": "2026-08-04T09:50:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hellenic Shipping News",
        "title": "Iran warns US warships over altering routes in the Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/iran-warns-us-warships-over-altering-routes-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-140520",
        "published": "2026-08-04T17:00:55.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}