Iran denies negotiating with US after Trump announces talks
Tehran said its only discussions are with Oman on safe shipping through the strait, while Trump said talks with Washington were imminent.
- On Monday, August 3, 2026, President Donald Trump claimed negotiations with Iran would resume, but Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei denied any direct talks, asserting Tehran is only discussing a temporary shipping corridor with Oman.
- Following lobbying from Gulf allies Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, President Trump halted planned strikes he characterized as potentially the "biggest attacks since World War II."
- While Tehran maintains discussions with Oman focused on securing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump asserts the U.S. Navy fully controls the waterway and demands "total surrender" or a comprehensive deal to end the blockade.
- Global oil prices fell roughly 4.5% on Monday amid diplomatic optimism, though GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan noted markets remain volatile as the standoff impacts U.S. gasoline costs and regional shipping.
- Monday's developments reflect a five-month pattern where Trump threatens "massive attacks" only to pivot to diplomacy; analysts believe this cycle provides Tehran strategic leverage as the conflict persists.
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