US President Donald Trump has said Washington has no talks scheduled with Iran, reiterating that the naval blockade remains in place amid continuing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed the strategic waterway was open and that all sea mines had been removed or detonated. However, his statements come against a backdrop of conflicting assessments of diplomatic progress and continuing disagreements over maritime access.
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Trump said there were no ongoing or scheduled conversations with Tehran, signalling that Washington was not currently pursuing a formal diplomatic engagement.
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His remarks contrasted with earlier reports of progress towards an agreement. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had reportedly said the two sides were close to reaching a deal. The competing statements highlight the uncertainty surrounding negotiations, with Iran and the US continuing to disagree over the conditions needed to resolve the conflict.
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