Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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US President Donald Trump doubled down on his hardline stance toward Iran, insisting that there are no talks ongoing with its adversary. “There are no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled, with the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Trump posted on his social media platform today. #trump #iran #usa #news #politics

Trump also claimed that the Strait of Hormuz is “open and operating” — a view that stands at odds with shipping data. His comment failed to drive down the price of oil, which is near a two-week high. Meanwhile, signs are emerging that Iran’s leaders are preparing for prolonged hostilities.

Read more: bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-08-18/trump-says-no-talks-with-iran-claims-hormuz-open-and-operating

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