President Donald Trump stated that the United States and Iran will hold new talks on Monday, focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resolving issues surrounding Tehran’s nuclear program. However, Iranian authorities have denied any plans for direct negotiations with the US, contradicting Trump's claim. The denial came after Trump announced he had called off planned military strikes to allow for a potential deal.
The United States is currently engaging in separate negotiations with Oman regarding access to the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran maintains it has no scheduled meetings or delegations related to talks with the US. US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa stated he was “encouraged” by ongoing US-brokered peace talks, though these do not appear directly tied to the proposed direct discussions between Washington and Tehran.
The discrepancy between Trump’s assertion of imminent talks and Iran's denial has created confusion regarding the possibility of a diplomatic resolution. While Trump indicated that ‘the perimeters of a deal’ have been reached, Iranian officials flatly rejected his claim that negotiations would begin Monday. No deadline for an agreement has been set by the US side.
The situation remains fluid, with no confirmation from independent sources about the potential for direct talks beyond the conflicting statements from Washington and Tehran. It is currently unclear whether the reported discussions with Oman will lead to any broader engagement between the two countries.
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