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  "id": 1749407,
  "title": "Trump says no talks taking place with Iran, none scheduled",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/trump-says-no-talks-taking-place-with-iran-none-scheduled",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T15:40:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/08/18/trump-says-no-talks-are-taking-place-with-iran-and-none-are-scheduled"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday that there are no ongoing or planned talks between the United States and Iran. He stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, and the naval blockade imposed by the US continues to be fully effective. Iran, however, maintains that the strategic shipping route will stay closed until the United States meets specific conditions outlined in an interim deal signed in June.\n\nThese conditions include the removal of US naval blockades around Iranian ports, lifting of oil sanctions, release of Tehran's frozen assets, and an end to threats and military operations from the US on all fronts. Iranian top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf emphasized this position in a recent parliamentary address.\n\nMeanwhile, Jared Kushner, the president's son-in-law and special envoy, expressed optimism about ongoing discussions between the two nations. However, these talks have yet to yield significant progress, as the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has intensified since the February 28th attacks. In response to reports that Iran may adopt a more aggressive military stance due to stalled negotiations, Trump reiterated that no such discussions are taking place or scheduled.",
  "summary": "US president Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is open, while Iran says the shipping route will remain closed until the US fulfils the terms of an interim deal.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Trump says no talks taking place with Iran, maintains Strait of Hormuz is 'open'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/trump-says-no-talks-taking-place-with-iran-maintains-strait-of-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-08-18T14:11:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he’s unhappy with country’s deal with Iran, officials say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/trump-threatened-to-bomb-oman-because-hes-unhappy-with-countrys-deal-1733073",
        "published": "2026-08-18T14:31:25.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he’s unhappy with country’s deal with Iran, officials say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/trump-threatened-to-bomb-oman-because-hes-unhappy-with-countrys-deal",
        "published": "2026-08-18T14:53:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "US not holding talks with Iran – Trump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/us-not-holding-talks-with-iran-trump",
        "published": "2026-08-18T15:18:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Trump says no talks taking place with Iran, none scheduled",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/trump-says-no-talks-taking-place-with-iran-none-scheduled-1750803",
        "published": "2026-08-18T15:40:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Trump posts map with Hormuz as ‘new US territory’, says no Iran talks planned",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/trump-posts-map-with-hormuz-as-new-us-territory-says-no-iran-talks",
        "published": "2026-08-18T16:48:03.000Z"
      }
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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."
}