Iran Denies US Negotiation Claims, Confirms Talks with Oman on Strait of Hormuz
Quick Look
- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, denied US President Donald Trump's claims of ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
- Baghaei stated Iran is only in talks with Oman regarding safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting Trump's earlier announcement of a peace deal negotiation.
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Why It Matters
US President Donald Trump claimed the US and Iran would begin peace deal negotiations and that he had called off a planned massive strike against Iran to reach a deal.
TEHRAN, August 3. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump’s statements on negotiations between Tehran and Washington are false; Iran is negotiating only with Oman on the issue of ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated.
"At this time, we are not engaged in any talks with the US. Negotiations are underway with Oman to reach an agreement on a route that will ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz," the Iranian diplomat told reporters.
Earlier, Trump announced that the US and Iran would begin negotiations on a peace deal on August 3. In addition, the US leader wrote on his Truth Social page that he had agreed to call off a planned massive strike against Iran in order to reach a deal with Tehran.
Open Questions
- What was the basis for Trump's claim about negotiations?
- What are the specific details of the Iran-Oman navigation agreement?
