Trump claims active ceasefire talks, but Iran denies direct negotiations
geopolitical_tension_oil_marketMiddle EastThe Washington Post4 Aug, 03:01 UTC
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Trump claims active ceasefire talks, but Iran denies direct negotiations The Washington Post An Emerging Deal Between Iran and Oman to Reopen Hormuz Would Come at a Cost for Trump The New York Times Aug 2-3, 2026 — Trump calls Iranian leadership ‘unbelievably duplicitous’ after Tehran denies talks resumed CNN Trump warns Iran talks are ‘last chance’ to end war — oil prices rise as Tehran denies negotiations cnbc.com Iran demands Hormuz inbound control, outbound oversight, source says Reuters
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