# Trump says no Iran talks planned as Tehran says Strait of Hormuz remains closed

https://mins.news/en/item/25292

- Reuters, 2026-08-18 15:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/trump-says-no-talks-planned-with-iran-tehran-says-strait-hormuz-still-shut-2026-08-18/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a847954c69d290001819281

> US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that no talks were underway or scheduled with Iran, while insisting the Strait of Hormuz was open. His claim conflicted with Iran’s earlier statement that the vital waterway was still closed to shipping.

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