{
  "id": 1750803,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T15:40:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "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": "President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that there are no ongoing or scheduled talks between the US and Iran, but the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz remains in full force. The Strait of Hormuz is open and operating as of the report. Iran, however, claims the shipping route will remain closed until the US complies with the terms of an interim deal signed in June. These terms include the US lifting its blockade, lifting oil sanctions, releasing Tehran's frozen assets, and stopping threats and military operations against Iran. Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and special envoy, expressed optimism about ongoing conversations with Iranian officials, but these talks remain inconclusive. Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated following attacks launched by the US and Israel on February 28. Iran has declared a readiness to adopt a \"fully offensive\" military stance due to the stalled negotiations.",
  "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",
        "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."
}