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strikeAug 18, 2026

Trump says no US talks are taking place with Iran

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Trump says no US talks are taking place with Iran President Donald Trump says talks between the United States and Iran are neither taking place nor scheduled but the Strait of Hormuz is open, while Iran says the shipping route will remain closed until the US fulfils the terms of an interim deal.

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    Trump says no US talks are taking place with Iran President Donald Trump says talks between the United States and Iran are neither taking place nor scheduled but the Strait of Hormuz is open, while Iran says the shipping route will remain closed until the US fulfils the terms of …

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- Iran signalled on Monday that it could clear the Strait of Hormuz for shipping in as little as two days, provided Washington meets its demands — a move that came as US President Donald Trump fired off a fresh warning of military action while campaigning for the midterm elections.

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