Iran Says It Still Controls Strait, Not Seeking Talks, After Trump Halts Bombing
Tehran said it paused its own attacks and rejected new talks, while oil prices fell 7.8% as shipping disruptions eased, Reuters reported.
- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday that Iran remains in control of the Strait of Hormuz and is not seeking peace talks with the U.S., following President Donald Trump's weekend pause of a two-week bombing campaign.
- Military commanders advised Trump to halt strikes after 13 nights of intensive bombing reached operational limits and depleted air-defense interceptors protecting U.S. bases in the region.
- Brent crude prices fell around 7.8% to under $90 on Monday, reflecting investor optimism that disrupted energy supplies might resume, while a senior Omani delegation visited Tehran over the weekend to discuss maritime security.
- While Trump claimed "deep talks" are taking place, Baghaei insisted reports of Iran requesting negotiations are "fabricated," with Tehran denying any current engagement with the United States.
- Israeli military officials warn a major escalation remains "inevitable" in the near future, as Iran underscores its authority by turning back six "offending ships" that attempted unauthorized transit through the strait.
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After three nights without US attacks on Iranian territory, the two sides seem to be rehearsing a new approach that can result in new peace negotiations – but rhetoric remains the same on both sides: US President Donald Trump says he is prepared to increase the intensity of the war if the negotiations fail again, and Tehran reaffirms that he did not ask for any truce or negotiations. The US President said this Monday that we are having good talk…
Iran and Oman resume talks on resuming shipping through the Strait of Hormuz - BloombergIran and Oman resume talks after meeting in Tehran to resume shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Success will allow Iran and the United States to resume talks on ending the war.
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