Archive · 4 Aug 2026
Iran Denies Talks Amid Trump’s Cancelled Attack Claims
Donald Trump said he was going to talk with Iran and that would stop his planned attacks.
Iran’s officials said no talks were happening.
The Iranian spokesman said all Iranian negotiators are in the country, except the foreign minister who is on a trip.
The only talks Iran has right now are with Oman about the Strait of Hormuz.
Because Trump decided not to attack, oil prices fell a little.
The U.S. and Iran have been arguing about who controls the waterway.
Trump’s plan to stop attacks was part of a bigger war effort.
Iran says it wants to keep its power over the strait.
The U.S. wants Iran to open the waterway for shipping.
Iran denies any talks with the U.S. are underway, contradicting President Trump.
Trump claimed negotiations would begin the next afternoon, citing them to cancel planned attacks.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said all negotiators are in Iran, except Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on pilgrimage.
The only ongoing talks are with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices fell after Trump’s decision to hold back, with Brent crude dropping over 4% to about $84 a barrel.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Esmail Baghaei, Abbas Araqchi
- What
- Iran denies talks with the U.S.; Trump claims talks will begin
- When
- Monday, August 3, 2023
- Where
- Iran, United States, Strait of Hormuz
- Why
- Trump used talks to justify canceling attacks; Iran maintains no negotiations
- Country of Iran
- Iran
- Country of United States
- United States
- Key Person (Iran) Foreign Minister
- Abbas Araqchi
- Key Person (Iran) Spokesman
- Esmail Baghaei
- Key Person (U.S.) President
- Donald Trump
- Oil Price (Brent) after decision
- $84 per barrel
- Operation
- Operation Epic Fury
