Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:09pm on 03 Aug 2026,Monday International
Iran said it is holding talks with Oman to restore safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz but denied any direct negotiations with the United States. The statement came after US President Donald Trump said fresh talks on ending the war would begin on Monday. Trump also claimed he had cancelled planned US strikes because a deal was close. Iran rejected that claim. It said Oman was helping discuss safe passage for commercial ships. Oil prices fell after Trump's remarks. The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for global oil trade. Fighting has disrupted shipping in recent months.
