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Trump says the U.S. has no talks planned with Iran and that Hormuz is open

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Local time
10:08 AM in New York
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Washington, D.C.

Trump wrote that 'there are no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled' with Iran, that the naval blockade 'remains in full force and effect,' that the strait 'is open and operating' and that all mines had been removed. The day before he had told Fox News there was a backchannel with the IRGC, and on Tuesday he also posted a map labeling the strait 'New US Territory.'

Why it matters

Traffic data contradicted the 'open and operating' claim; mediator Qatar said an Iran-Oman agreement on the strait would make it easier to resume U.S.-Iran talks.

Sources (4)

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Correction

  • Corrected the time from 12:00 PM New York time, Aug 18, 2026 to 10:08 AM New York time, Aug 18, 2026; revised the summary; revised the context note; updated the sourcing note; added 3 sources: CBS News, CNN; removed an unverified publication date from Associated Press (2026-08-18). Why and evidence