Donald Trump says US controls Hormuz Strait as Iran denies negotiations FAST-MOVING
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that new negotiations with Iran would begin on Monday afternoon, while claiming the United States Navy has “completely controlled” the Strait of Hormuz and that the naval blockade will stay in place until Tehran reaches an agreement or a total capitulation. He warned that no shipments will reach Iran without U.S. permission, accused the Iranian leadership of “incredibly duplicitous” behaviour, and said Iran will never acquire a nuclear weapon. Trump also said a planned massive attack on Iran was cancelled after Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar asked the United States to hold off.
Iran’s foreign‑ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei denied any talks with the United States, stating that Tehran is only negotiating with Oman about safe passage through the strait and has no plans to host foreign delegations. The contradictory statements leave the status of the alleged negotiations uncertain.
The dispute involves the United States, Iran and regional allies, and centers on the future of the Hormuz Strait blockade and Iran’s nuclear programme.
Entities: Donald J. Trump · Donald Trump · Esmail Baghaei · Iran · Iran · Islamic Republic of Iran · Ismail Bekayi · Oman · Qatar · Saudi Arabia · Saudi Arabia · Strait of Hormuz
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 21 SOURCES] Iran will never acquire a nuclear weapon. (Trump's statements on Truth Social and repeated in news articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar asked the United States to cancel the attack. (Trump's statement)
- [● 21 SOURCES] Iran is not negotiating with the United States, only holding talks with Oman about safe ship passage. (Esmail Baghaei, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson)
- [● 6 SOURCES] A planned massive attack on Iran was cancelled after Gulf allies requested a pause. (Donald Trump)
- [● 22 SOURCES] The Strait of Hormuz is completely under US naval control, described as a 'steel wall'. (Trump's Truth Social posts and multiple news reports)
- [● 10 SOURCES] No supplies will reach Iran unless the United States permits them. (Donald Trump)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Talks with Iran will resume. (Trump's statement)
- [● 13 SOURCES] Trump declared that Iran will never acquire a nuclear weapon. (Donald Trump)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Oman is working on a new shipping arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz that would not restore the pre‑war situation. (Esmaeil Baghaei)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Trump announced the cancellation of a planned massive attack on Iran, contingent on a rapid agreement. (Trump)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Iran’s foreign‑ministry spokesperson said Iran is not negotiating with the United States, only with Oman. (Esmaeil Baghaei)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar asked the United States to cancel the attack to allow a possible deal. (Trump (citing Gulf allies))