# Trump says no Iran talks planned, insists Strait of Hormuz remains open

https://mins.news/en/item/25542

- France 24, 2026-08-18 22:22 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260818-trump-says-no-iran-talks-planned-insists-strait-of-hormuz-remains-open

> US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that no talks with Iran were planned and maintained that the Strait of Hormuz was still open, despite limited traffic and a reported attack on a ship. Regional officials said Trump also threatened Oman as it tried to broker a shipping agreement with Tehran.

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