Event Brief
Trump says no US-Iran talks are taking place
By The BriefBrief · Sources (11)
Filed: Aug 18, 2026 at 11:07 AM ET
Summary: Trump said US-Iran talks are neither happening nor scheduled, while Iran said the Strait of Hormuz route would stay closed.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said no talks between the U.S. and Iran were taking place and none were scheduled.
WHEN: Aug 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump was responding to the status of US-Iran talks and the Strait of Hormuz shipping route under an interim deal.
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