Trump says no talks are taking place with Iran and none are scheduled
- 'Naval Blockade remains in full force and effect,' US president says
President Trump stated no talks are scheduled with Iran and the Strait of Hormuz is open, while Iran's negotiator insisted the Strait remains shut until the U.S. meets interim deal conditions.
- Conflicting statements on the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran's conditions for reopening the Strait.
- Trump's position on talks and the naval blockade.
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said there were no conversations taking place with Iran, and none were scheduled, adding that the Strait of Hormuz was open.
“There are no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled, with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Naval Blockade remains in full force and effect. The Hormuz Strait is open and operating. All water mines have been removed or detonated,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
Top Iranian negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said in comments published by state media on Tuesday that the Strait would remain shut until the U.S. met the conditions of an interim deal signed with Iran in June.
Trump says will ‘soon’ declare Hormuz strait US territory
These conditions include the U.S. lifting its blockade of Iranian ports, lifting oil sanctions, releasing Tehran’s frozen assets, and ending threats and military operations on all fronts, Qalibaf told parliament.