Middle East crisis live: Iran denies Trump’s claims that talks due to take place
Summary
Iran’s foreign ministry denied reports of planned talks with the United States, contradicting President Trump’s statement about imminent negotiations. Two Saudi oil tankers passed through the Red Sea despite a maritime blockade declared by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis, who have targeted Saudi shipping recently.Key Facts
- Iran said it is not holding any talks with the United States at this time.
- President Trump claimed talks with Iran would happen soon, but Iran denied this.
- Iran is focusing on discussions with Oman about navigation rights in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Yemen’s Houthi rebels declared a blockade on Saudi ships in the Red Sea last month.
- Despite the blockade, two Saudi oil tankers left the Red Sea over the weekend.
- The tankers had their automatic location systems turned off while passing the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
- President Trump postponed potential US military strikes against Iran following requests from Gulf allies including Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar.
- Gulf allies expressed a preference for a deal with Iran rather than military action.
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