Trump says Iran talks are underway, Tehran denies

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Trump claimed Iran talks are underway about reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran denied any talks.

WHO: Donald Trump

WHAT: Trump claimed Iran talks were underway and discussed reopening the Strait of Hormuz; Tehran denied talks were taking place.

WHEN: Reported Aug 4, 2026 at 7:11 AM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: Trump was reacting to Iran’s alleged duplicity and conflicting claims about whether talks were occurring.

How this story developed (showing 20 of 20 earlier reports)

Trump says US held all-day negotiation with Iran · Aug 5, 2026 at 5:05 AM ET
Iran and Oman seek control of Strait of Hormuz · Aug 4, 2026 at 3:10 PM ET
Trump offers Iran a “last chance” deal amid paused talks · Aug 4, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET
Trump urges Iran to reach Hormuz deal with Oman · Aug 4, 2026 at 6:06 AM ET
Iran says Hormuz talks continue after Trump calls off strikes · Aug 3, 2026 at 3:08 PM ET
Trump says Iran talks to start Monday · Aug 3, 2026 at 2:10 PM ET
Iran denies negotiating with US after Trump talk claim · Aug 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Iran denies Trump claim on Monday talks · Aug 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Trump says new Iran talks start Monday · Aug 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
Trump says Gulf input weighed in Iran strike delay · Aug 3, 2026 at 3:05 AM ET
Trump orders US forces to hold fire on Iran · Aug 2, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
Trump delays Iran strikes as Hormuz deal nears · Aug 2, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
Trump says Iran talks will begin Monday · Aug 2, 2026 at 7:09 PM ET
Iran says talks with Oman on Hormuz are in final stages · Aug 2, 2026 at 5:07 PM ET
Trump says he cancelled Iran strikes at request of nations · Aug 2, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET
Trump to halt threatened Iran strikes after deal parameters · Aug 2, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET
Trump cancels Iran strikes pending rapid deal · Aug 2, 2026 at 7:06 AM ET
Trump says U.S. will pause attacks on Iran · Aug 2, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Trump says he’ll hold off on fresh Iran attack · Aug 2, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Trump says U.S. and Israel will hold off on Iran strikes · Aug 1, 2026 at 11:07 PM ET

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Bloomberg —
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Dawn Pakistan —
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Financial Times —
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Jerusalem Post —
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Middle East Eye —
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NBC News —
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New York Times —
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South China Morning Post —
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Straits Times —
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The Independent —
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