Iran Denies US Talks, Works with Oman on Hormuz Route

Iran denied claims by US President Trump that negotiations between the two countries would resume. Iranian officials said they are holding talks only with Oman, focused on establishing a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. The discussions with Oman are bilateral and not linked to any third party, according to Iranian spokesman Baqaei. Iran also stated that any deal with Oman would not open the strait.