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Iran says it discussed new Hormuz route with Oman, no current talks with US

Iran pursues diplomatic path, but remains vigilant: spokesman
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says an Oman deal alone cannot reopen the Strait of Hormuz while US actions continue and tensions remain unresolved. - REUTERS/Filepic
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IRAN'S Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday (August 3) there were no talks under way with the United States and no plans for any meetings, while talks with Oman over management of the Strait of  Hormuz continued.

 U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Sunday (August 2) that a negotiation with Iran would begin on Monday afternoon but did not provide details of where it would take place or who would be involved.

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  Iran has largely closed the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas before the start of the war on February 28, causing energy prices to rise and stoking broader inflation.

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