Why Iran is sending mixed signals on talks
Trump says talks with Iran are underway. Tehran says it is discussing the Strait of Hormuz with Oman, not Washington. Analysts say the gap reflects competing political pressures.
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US President Donald Trump on Monday said that negotiations with Iran were ongoing over the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the Islamic Republic was facing a "last chance before decapitation."
Trump told reporters at the White House that he agreed to continue to pursue talks with Iran at the request of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and other countries.
His remarks appeared to contradict public statements from Tehran, which has so far denied that negotiations with Washington were taking place.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei nevertheless confirmed that Tehran was holding talks with Oman over the strategic waterway.
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