Iran Says It Still Controls Strait, Not Seeking Talks, After Trump Halts Bombing
Tehran said it paused its own attacks and rejected new talks, while oil prices fell 7.8% as shipping disruptions eased, Reuters reported.
- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday that Iran remains in control of the Strait of Hormuz and is not seeking peace talks with the U.S., following President Donald Trump's weekend pause of a two-week bombing campaign.
- Military commanders advised Trump to halt strikes after 13 nights of intensive bombing reached operational limits and depleted air-defense interceptors protecting U.S. bases in the region.
- Brent crude prices fell around 7.8% to under $90 on Monday, reflecting investor optimism that disrupted energy supplies might resume, while a senior Omani delegation visited Tehran over the weekend to discuss maritime security.
- While Trump claimed "deep talks" are taking place, Baghaei insisted reports of Iran requesting negotiations are "fabricated," with Tehran denying any current engagement with the United States.
- Israeli military officials warn a major escalation remains "inevitable" in the near future, as Iran underscores its authority by turning back six "offending ships" that attempted unauthorized transit through the strait.
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Key news items from VOA's "Today's Focus" on July 28, 2026, include: The US military continued its suspension of attacks on Iran on Monday, as mediators worked to bridge the differences between the two sides during the pause in the US-Iran conflict; President Trump expects a ceasefire between the US and Iran, and will resume military operations if no agreement is reached; the leaders of Israel and Ukraine will arrive in Washington on Tuesday to …
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