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No new Iran negotiations planned despite Trump comments, U.S. officials say

No new Iran negotiations planned despite Trump comments, U.S. officials say

U.S. officials have clarified that no new negotiations with Iran are planned despite President Trump's claims, as Tehran denies direct talks are underway.

Business ·4 Aug 2026, 02:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Trump says talks with Iran imminent but US denies new negotiations

Trump says talks with Iran imminent but US denies new negotiations

President Trump announced that talks with Iran and a deal are imminent to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though U.S. and Iranian officials quickly denied any new direct negotiations.

World ·4 Aug 2026, 00:37 ·Leah Bennett 6 min read
Trump claims US-Iran talks start Monday despite Tehran denying negotiations

Trump claims US-Iran talks start Monday despite Tehran denying negotiations

President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran would begin, though the Iranian foreign ministry insisted no direct talks were under way.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 21:35 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Iran denies Trump claim that new talks will begin on Monday

Iran denies Trump claim that new talks will begin on Monday

Iran contradicted US President Donald Trump's assertion that bilateral talks would begin, as Washington halted planned military strikes.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 14:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Live updates: Trump says Iran talks will restart after he calls off strikes

Live updates: Trump says Iran talks will restart after he calls off strikes

President Donald Trump has called off a planned massive airstrike on Iran, pivoting to a new round of diplomatic negotiations following appeals from Gulf allies.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 13:43 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Iran expands regional pressure campaign to force US concessions on Hormuz

Iran expands regional pressure campaign to force US concessions on Hormuz

Iran is widening its regional pressure campaign across energy infrastructure and shipping lanes to compel Washington into major concessions over the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 13:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump pauses Iran strike after Gulf allies plea, talks set for Monday

Trump pauses Iran strike after Gulf allies plea, talks set for Monday

President Donald Trump put a planned massive military attack on Iran on hold after Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Iran asked for diplomacy, paving the way for indirect talks.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 12:35 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Trump says new talks with Iran to begin Monday after calling off strikes

Trump says new talks with Iran to begin Monday after calling off strikes

President Donald Trump paused a planned military strike on Iran following appeals from Gulf allies, opening the door for renewed diplomatic talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 07:04 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump says Iran talks will start Monday after canceling planned attack

Trump says Iran talks will start Monday after canceling planned attack

US President Donald Trump announced new negotiations with Iran will begin Monday afternoon, following the eleventh-hour cancellation of a planned military strike.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 03:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump says he will hold off on new Iran attack in hope of quick deal

Trump says he will hold off on new Iran attack in hope of quick deal

President Donald Trump suspended a planned U.S. military strike against Iran after regional governments requested a pause to finalize a framework agreement.

World ·2 Aug 2026, 07:43 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack, Israeli official says

Trump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack, Israeli official says

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House to explore options to curb Iran's nuclear program.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 22:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US strikes Iran-aligned groups in Iraq as conflict escalates

US strikes Iran-aligned groups in Iraq as conflict escalates

US forces launched airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq in response to drone attacks, as regional conflict impacted global oil markets.

News ·29 Jul 2026, 07:10 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Oman presents Iran with GCC-backed plan for voluntary Hormuz fees

Oman presents Iran with GCC-backed plan for voluntary Hormuz fees

Oman has delivered a GCC-backed proposal to Iran suggesting joint supervision of the Strait of Hormuz and voluntary navigation fees to help resolve ongoing trade disruptions.

World ·28 Jul 2026, 18:05 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Middle East tensions push oil above $100, stoking inflation fears

Middle East tensions push oil above $100, stoking inflation fears

Brent crude has breached the $100-a-barrel threshold as US-Iran conflicts and Red Sea shipping disruptions strain global petroleum supplies.

Business ·27 Jul 2026, 17:07 ·Maeve Turner 5 min read
US and Iran hold indirect talks via Oman as military pause enters third day

US and Iran hold indirect talks via Oman as military pause enters third day

As a military pause between the United States and Iran enters its third day, Omani intermediaries are brokering indirect talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·27 Jul 2026, 14:10 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US and Iran pause strikes as diplomatic talks progress

US and Iran pause strikes as diplomatic talks progress

The United States and Iran suspended military strikes for consecutive nights, creating a temporary opening for diplomatic channels to gain traction.

World ·26 Jul 2026, 20:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran conflict widens to Red Sea and Caspian despite US strike pause

Iran conflict widens to Red Sea and Caspian despite US strike pause

The Middle East conflict has expanded toward the Red Sea and Caspian Sea as Houthi forces strike Saudi oil infrastructure and Ukraine targets an Iranian vessel, while the US pauses direct airstrikes.

World ·26 Jul 2026, 11:01 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Oman and Iran advance talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Oman and Iran advance talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Oman and Iran are making positive progress in negotiations to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz amid severe regional maritime disruptions and volatile oil markets.

World ·26 Jul 2026, 01:07 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US disables second merchant ship as Iran conflict spreads across Gulf

US disables second merchant ship as Iran conflict spreads across Gulf

The US military disabled a second commercial vessel in Gulf waters as the expanding conflict with Iran shuttered critical energy corridors and pushed oil prices past $100 a barrel.

World ·25 Jul 2026, 23:10 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran Revolutionary Guards stop four ships in Strait of Hormuz

Iran Revolutionary Guards stop four ships in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intercepted four commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz using warning shots, as regional tensions flared alongside drone strikes in Iraq and Jordan.

World ·25 Jul 2026, 18:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read