# Trump says there are ‘no talks’ with Iran and claims Strait of Hormuz is ‘open and operating’

https://mins.news/en/video/26029

- euronews, 2026-08-18 13:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IT-Zw_EuhE

> Trump says the US and Iran are not holding talks and claims the Strait of Hormuz is “open and operating.” He had earlier shared a map depicting the passage as new US territory, seemingly reiterating last week’s threat to claim sovereignty over it.

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