Trump says no talks planned with Iran amid anger over Iran-Oman Hormuz deal

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump denied ongoing or scheduled talks with Iran, reaffirming that the US naval blockade on Iranian ports remains active while insisting the Strait of Hormuz is open to all marine traffic except Iranian ports.
• Trump posted a map on social media claiming the Strait of Hormuz as "New US Territory," reiterating his threat to declare the strategic waterway under US control if Iran does not surrender, despite ongoing negotiations between Iran and Oman.
• Iran rejected Trump's claims, stating the Strait will remain closed until the US meets conditions outlined in a June memorandum of understanding, including lifting sanctions, releasing frozen assets, and ending military threats.
• Regional tensions escalated with the UAE detecting and intercepting two ballistic missiles launched from Iran, while Syrian airstrikes, allegedly by Israel, targeted a military base in Idlib, further complicating prospects for peace talks.
• Mediators, including Qatar, continue efforts to revive negotiations, awaiting an expected Iran-Oman agreement before pushing for direct US-Iran talks, though a US official indicated that Trump has instructed his team to pause negotiations until Iran is ready to make a deal.