Event Brief
Iran denies US talks after Trump announces talks
Filed: Aug 03, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Summary: Iran’s foreign ministry says it is not holding talks with the US despite Trump announcing talks.
WHO: Esmaeil Baqaei, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson
WHAT: Says Iran is not currently holding talks with the United States and is discussing a temporary safe route through the Strait of Hormuz with Oman
WHEN: Aug 03, 2026 at 5:24 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: Iran’s response to Trump’s announcement that the US and Iran were set to begin negotiations later that day
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