Iran: "There are no direct talks with the US, we only speak with Oman"
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman denied the statement by US President Donald Trump about the renewal of contacts • In Tehran, they clarify that the Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened as long as…
Assessment
Iran's foreign ministry directly contradicts the U.S. president's claim of renewed talks, signaling a public rift in diplomatic messaging. Tehran's insistence that only Oman serves as an intermediary suggests a deliberate effort to keep negotiations indirect and limited. The linkage between the Hormuz Strait closure and the American blockade indicates economic pressure remains a central lever. Watch for whether Oman's temporary channel produces any concrete progress or if this is purely rhetorical posturing.