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Trump says no Iran talks are planned or ongoing and claims the Strait of Hormuz is open

First publishedAug 17, 20:49 UTC
Last updatedAug 18, 20:18 UTC · 13m ago
11 outletAl Jazeera11 outletCBS News22 outletsNBC News, Fox News Latest11 outletCBS News11 outletCBS News
Al Jazeera7Trump says Iran will not make the deal he believes is necessaryOpen ↗CBS News8Iran not interested in deal that "makes sense" for U.S., Kushner saysOpen ↗NBC News8Trump posts that 'no talks or conversations' are scheduled with IranOpen ↗Fox News Latest6Kushner touts unprecedented Iran contacts as Tehran denies Trump backchannelOpen ↗CBS News8Trump says no Iran talks are planned or ongoing and claims the Strait of Hormuz is openOpen ↗CBS News8Trump says no talks are underway with IranOpen ↗
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President Trump said Tuesday there is no ongoing dialogue with Iran to with Iran aimed toward ending the war and no further discussions are scheduled. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.

Reported by 6 outlets — CBS News, NBC News, Al Jazeera, Fox News Latest. See all sources ↓

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President Trump said Tuesday there is no ongoing dialogue with Iran to with Iran aimed toward ending the war and no further discussions are scheduled. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.
How widely is it covered?
6 outlets, average source rating 7.5/10.
When was it last updated?
13m ago.
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