Trump says no talks planned with Iran amid anger over Iran-Oman Hormuz deal
President Donald Trump has denied that the U.S. is in talks with Iran, despite earlier claims of back-channel communications. Tensions remain high as Iran and Oman discuss the management of the Strait of Hormuz amid a U.S. naval blockade.
Why it matters
The conflicting statements and ongoing regional tensions in the Strait of Hormuz pose significant risks to global diplomacy and maritime security.
US president hits out as states bordering the Strait of Hormuz continue talks on managing the strategic waterway.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US President Donald Trump's comments represent his latest about-turn: Just a day earlier, he had claimed that the US was engaged in back-channel conversations with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) [File: AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 18 Aug 2026 18 Aug 2026 President Donald Trump has asserted that the United States is not engaged in talks with Iran and has not scheduled any, but has meanwhile insisted that the Strait of Hormuz remains open.
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