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Iran rejects Trump's claim of imminent nuclear talks as uncertainty clouds Middle East ceasefire efforts

03, Aug 2026 / 2 min read / By Stephen Eugene
Iran has dismissed Donald Trump's claim that new nuclear negotiations with the US will begin on Monday, while confirming separate talks with Oman on securing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what the conflicting statements mean for global oil markets and regional stability.

Iran has dismissed Donald Trump's claim that new nuclear negotiations with the US will begin on Monday, while confirming separate talks with Oman on securing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what the conflicting statements mean for global oil markets and regional stability.

Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump said negotiations with Iran were scheduled to start "tomorrow afternoon," claiming Tehran had requested the United States delay what he described as a planned large-scale military strike after "the parameters" of a deal had already been agreed. However, Iran's Foreign Ministry swiftly rejected the claim.

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