--- title: "Trump denies ongoing Iran talks, both sides comment on Strait of Hormuz" description: "Most outlets reported that U.S. President Trump denied any ongoing or scheduled talks with Iran and affirmed the Strait of Hormuz remained open under U.S. control. A few also noted Iran’s continued assertion that the strait remains closed, framing the situation as a standoff following months of conflict initiated by U.S.-Israeli strikes." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/3770-trump-says-no-talks-are-taking-place-with-iran-and-none-are site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Trump denies ongoing Iran talks, both sides comment on Strait of Hormuz world · latest filing 19 Aug 2026, 8:42 AM PKT · 18–19 Aug 2026 · 6 articles from 6 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 19 Aug 2026 — Trump denies ongoing Iran talks, both sides comment on Strait of Hormuz (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported that U.S. President Trump denied any ongoing or scheduled talks with Iran and affirmed the Strait of Hormuz remained open under U.S. control. A few also noted Iran’s continued assertion that the strait remains closed, framing the situation as a standoff following months of conflict initiated by U.S.-Israeli strikes. - **Dunya News** — [Trump says no talks planned with Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz still shut](https://dunyanews.tv/en/World/968617-trump-says-no-talks-planned-with-iran-tehran-says-strait-of-hormuz-st) · 19 Aug 2026, 8:42 AM PKT > The nearly six-month conflict, which began with joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, has settled into a standoff, with Iran continuing to threaten shipping in the strait - **Daily Times** — [Trump says no talks with Iran underway or scheduled](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1540565/trump-says-no-talks-with-iran-underway-or-scheduled/) · 19 Aug 2026, 6:58 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that no talks with Iran were underway or scheduled, adding that the Strait of Hormuz remained open under Washington’s naval blockade. “There are no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled, with the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “The Naval Blockade remains […] ### 18 Aug 2026 — Trump says no US-Iran talks are taking place or scheduled (4 outlets) > Most outlets led with Trump's statement that no talks or conversations with Iran are happening or planned, and noted his assertion that the Strait of Hormuz is open. A few also included Iran’s position that the shipping route remains closed. One outlet briefly mentioned both the U.S. and Iranian statements in the headline, while others focused primarily on Trump’s remarks in the excerpt. - **ARY News (English)** — [Trump says no talks planned with Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz still shut](https://arynews.tv/trump-says-no-talks-planned-with-iran) · 19 Aug 2026, 12:16 AM PKT - **Business Recorder** — [Trump says no talks are taking place with Iran and none are scheduled](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40435393/trump-says-no-talks-are-taking-place-with-iran-and-none-are-scheduled) · 18 Aug 2026, 7:20 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald ​Trump on Tuesday said there were ‌no conversations taking place with Iran, and none were scheduled, adding that the Strait ​of Hormuz was open. “There are ​no talks or conversations going on, or ⁠scheduled, with the Islamic Republic ​of Iran. The Naval Blockade remains in ​full force and effect. The Hormuz Strait is open and operating. All water mines have ​be... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Trump says no talks are taking place with Iran and none are scheduled](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330468414/trump-says-no-talks-are-taking-place-with-iran-and-none-are-scheduled) · 18 Aug 2026, 6:58 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > US President Donald ​Trump on Tuesday said there were ‌no conversations taking place with Iran, and none were scheduled, adding that the Strait ​of Hormuz was open. “There are ​no talks or conversations going on, or ⁠scheduled, with the Islamic Republic ​of Iran. The Naval Blockade remains in ​full force and effect. The Hormuz Strait is open and operating. All water mines have ​been removed or ... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Trump says no talks are taking place with Iran and none are scheduled](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2655099/middle-east) · 18 Aug 2026, 7:08 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > WASHINGTON: President ‌Donald Trump said on Tuesday that talks between the US and Iran were neither taking place nor scheduled but the Strait ​of Hormuz was open, while Iran said the shipping route would remain closed until the US fulfilled the terms of an interim deal. “There are no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled, with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Naval Blockade remains in ... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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