Donald Trump claims talks with Iran as Tehran denies negotiations

Donald Trump Iran talks Strait of Hormuz Oman

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States is resuming direct talks with Iran, describing the negotiations as a "last chance" for Tehran to reach an agreement that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address the nuclear issue. He said a massive attack on Iranian targets had been cancelled after Gulf allies – Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates – urged a diplomatic solution, and he suggested the talks would begin on Monday afternoon.

Iran’s foreign‑minister spokesperson Esmail Bekayi repeatedly denied any U.S.‑Iran negotiations, stating that Iran is only holding talks with Oman about a temporary safe shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. He added that no diplomatic engagement with Washington is scheduled and that any change in the strait’s status depends on the continuation of the Omani talks.

U.S. officials later clarified that no formal negotiations have been set, while mediators from Pakistan and Qatar are reported to be facilitating indirect contacts between Washington and Tehran. The dispute continues to affect oil markets, as the Strait of Hormuz carries roughly one‑fifth of global oil and gas shipments.

Entities: Donald Trump · Islamic Republic of Iran · Ismail Bekayi · Oman · Pakistan · Qatar · Strait of Hormuz · United Kingdom · United States

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 4 SOURCES] Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will not revert to pre‑war conditions while U.S. attacks continue. (Iranian Foreign Ministry)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Iran has no plans to host any peace negotiation delegations or foreign guests. (Ismail Bekayi)
[● 3 SOURCES] U.S. President Donald Trump claimed new talks with Iran would start on Monday. (Donald Trump)
[● 5 SOURCES] Iran is holding talks with Oman to create a temporary safe shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. (Iranian Foreign Ministry)
[● 4 SOURCES] China is concerned about regional escalation and is working to prevent further deterioration. (Chinese officials)
[● 8 SOURCES] Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Bekayi said Iran is not in negotiations with the United States. (Iranian Foreign Ministry)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Pakistan and Qatar are acting as mediators for possible direct US‑Iran negotiations. (Iranian officials)
[● 2 SOURCES] Ukraine’s attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea was described by Ukrainian officials as unintentional, while Iran noted contradictory statements from President Zelenskyy. (Iranian officials)
[○ 1 SOURCE] U.S. officials said no negotiations with Iran are scheduled. (U.S. officials)
[● 2 SOURCES] Qatar announced progress in diplomatic talks aimed at easing the U.S.–Iran dispute. (Qatar foreign ministry)
[● 2 SOURCES] Pakistan says no date or venue is set for direct U.S.–Iran talks and that Pakistan and Qatar are acting as mediators. (Pakistani officials)
[● 2 SOURCES] Trump warned Iran must choose between reaching an agreement or total surrender. (Trump)