{
  "id": 91860,
  "title": "Trump blasts ‘duplicitous’ Iran, insists nuclear talks are underway despite Tehran’s denial",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/trump-blasts-duplicitous-iran-insists-nuclear-talks-are-underway",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-03T16:17:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/trump-blasts-duplicitous-iran-insists-nuclear-talks-are-underway-despite-tehran-s-denial-11785772552655.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 3, US President Donald Trump claimed that ongoing negotiations with Iran were taking place, despite Tehran's assertions to the contrary. In a post on social media platform Truth Social, Trump accused Iranian leaders of being duplicitous, stating that they publicly denied talks while privately engaging in discussions. He also dismissed Iran's claims to control the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the United States essentially controlled maritime access. Trump reiterated his administration's stance that Iran would never possess a nuclear weapon. However, Iranian officials denied any ongoing negotiations, stating that there were no talks with Washington. They also mentioned discussions with Oman regarding a temporary arrangement for navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz remains a contentious issue in the diplomatic dispute, with Iran seeking to regulate shipping through the waterway and the US and its allies opposing such restrictions. The situation has been ongoing for six months, with Trump alternating between threats of military action and diplomatic breakthroughs, only for negotiations to falter. A ceasefire agreement reached in June has since been abandoned, leading to a resumption of military operations. The conflict has since extended beyond the Persian Gulf, threatening global shipping routes and raising concerns over international trade and energy supplies.",
  "summary": "In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump claimed Iranian leaders were seeking negotiations behind closed doors while publicly denying any engagement with the United States.",
  "key_points": [
    "US President Trump claimed Iran duplicitous, talks ongoing",
    "Iran denies talks, mentions Oman navigation arrangement",
    "Strait of Hormuz control disputed between US and Iran"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Trump's assertion of secret Iran talks signals a continued US diplomatic effort, despite Tehran's denials, amid ongoing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear ambitions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/kalshi-traders-are-not-expecting-a-u-s-and-iran-nuclear-deal-soon",
        "published": "2026-08-03T16:51:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "FXStreet",
        "title": "Trump: This is a last chance for Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/trump-this-is-a-last-chance-for-iran",
        "published": "2026-08-03T19:00:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}