Trump says no U.S.-Iran talks planned, claims control of Hormuz

Multiple Russian media sources report that U.S. President Donald Trump stated there are no current or planned negotiations with Iran, asserting that the U.S. controls the Strait of Hormuz and that the maritime blockade remains in effect. Trump also claimed the strait is now a 'new U.S. territory' and that all mines have been cleared.

Consensus

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that there are no current or planned negotiations between the United States and Iran.
Trump asserted that the U.S. maritime blockade of Iran remains in full force.
Trump claimed that the Strait of Hormuz is open for navigation and that all mines in the area have been neutralized or destroyed.
Trump posted a map in Truth Social depicting the Strait of Hormuz as a 'new U.S. territory'.

Points of divergence

A drone strike on Samara Oblast injured several people and damaged an Ozon logistics complex and one industrial facility in the region. — kommersant
Trump expressed doubt about the necessity of a deal with Iran, stating 'we don’t even know if we need this deal'. — vesti
Trump said the U.S. could potentially resume talks with Iran in the future, but currently sees no need. — interfax
Trump previously claimed to have 'semi-negotiations' with Iran and an unofficial communication channel with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, which the Guard denied. — fontanka
The 60-day ceasefire period ended on August 17, and Iran stated the memorandum of understanding with the U.S. lost relevance due to U.S. violations. — vedomosti
Iran's parliament speaker stated the Strait of Hormuz will remain open only after the U.S. lifts oil sanctions, ends the blockade, and unfreezes assets. — fontanka
Iran's deputy foreign minister called Trump's claim to the Strait of Hormuz a 'misunderstanding'. — fontanka

Coverage (19 sources)

Main news for the morning of August 22 — Коммерсантъ
Trump stated he is unsure about the need to conclude a deal with Iran — Вести
Trump stated that Tehran is not yet ready to conclude a 'correct deal' — Вести
Trump: Iran is not yet ready to conclude a 'correct deal' with the US — Коммерсантъ
Trump did not rule out resuming talks with Iran — Интерфакс
AP: USA dissatisfied with Oman concessions in talks with Iran — Вести
Trump stated that the US is currently not conducting and does not plan negotiations with Iran. "The naval blockade is operating at full capacity. Orm... — ТАСС (Telegram)
Trump said there are no plans for negotiations with Iran. And showed the 'new territory' of the United States — Фонтанка
Trump stated that the US is currently not conducting and does not plan negotiations with Iran. — ТАСС (Telegram)
Trump: The United States is not conducting and does not plan negotiations with Iran — Ведомости
Trump assured that the US does not conduct and does not plan negotiations with Iran — Вести
Trump stated that negotiations with Iran are not planned — Интерфакс
US and Iran do not conduct or plan new talks, Trump says. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
Iran responded to Trump's publication of a map with the 'American' Strait of Hormuz — Вести
Kushner: Iran is not interested in the conditions of the United States for concluding peace — Коммерсантъ
US President does not plan to extend understanding memorandum with Iran — Интерфакс
Trump stated that Iran does not want to go to his conditions for a peace deal — Вести
Trump does not expect Iranian authorities to agree to the desired deal — Интерфакс
Deal between the US and Iran. Statements by the parties and international reaction: Statements by the American side. Trump stated that... — ТАСС (Telegram)

Trump says no U.S.-Iran talks planned, claims control of Hormuz

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