diplomacyMonday, August 3, 20264 sources

Trump Demands 'Total Surrender' as Iran Denies Talks, Claims Talks with Oman

U.S. President Donald Trump demanded 'Total Surrender' from Iran amid a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran denied any negotiations with the U.S., claiming talks were only with Oman. The conflicting statements highlight a tense diplomatic standoff with no immediate resolution in sight.

Trump, during a press briefing in the Strait of Hormuz, declared that a new round of talks to end the war would begin on Monday, citing a 'solution to a problem' caused by Tehran. Al Jazeera reported this as a direct demand for 'Total Surrender' amid an escalating naval blockade. However, Iran's state media and officials denied any engagement with the U.S., asserting that discussions were solely with Oman. France24 noted that Iran 'calls Trump's bluff' and reiterated its refusal to negotiate with Washington.

Where Sources Diverge

al-jazeera reports Trump demands 'Total Surrender' amid naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

al-jazeera

Trump demands 'Total Surrender' amid escalating naval blockade in the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

dw reports US President Trump said a fresh round of talks to end the war would begin on Monday, while Iranian authorities dismissed the statement, saying they are only in talks with Oman.

dw

US President Doanld Trump president said a fresh round of talks to end to the war would begin on Monday. Iranian authorities later dismissed the statement, saying they are only in talks with Oman.

tass reports The US president said the sides are 'talking of a solution to a problem' that Tehran have caused.

tass

The US president said the sides are 'talking of a solution to a problem' that Tehran have caused

france24 reports Iran 'calls Trump's bluff' as it denies negotiating with the US.

france24

Iran 'calls Trump's bluff' as it denies negotiating with the US

Timelines

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IndependentAl JazeeraAug 3, 09:38 PM
Trump blasts ‘duplicitous’ Iran after Tehran denies it is in talks with the US

Trump demands "Total Surrender" amid escalating naval blockade in the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

StateTASSAug 3, 08:19 PM
Trump says US and Iran in talks, even if Tehran denies it

The US president said the sides are "talking of a solution to a problem" that Tehran have caused

PublicFrance 24Aug 3, 06:44 PM
Iran 'calls Trump's bluff' as it denies negotiating with the US

U.S. President Donald Trump said new talks to wind down the war in Iran will start on August 3, after announcing he is holding off on new massive strikes he had threatened to unleash on the country. This is not a one-time occurrence: Trump has regularly announced ongoing talks after threatening agressive strikes on Iran. But this time, Iran seems to not have given into the strategy. FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani tells us more.

PublicDeutsche WelleAug 3, 11:05 AM
Iran denies talks with US underway after Trump comments

US President Doanld Trump president said a fresh round of talks to end to the war would begin on Monday. Iranian authorities later dismissed the statement, saying they are only in talks with Oman. Follow DW for more.