Trump says no talks are underway or planned with Iran

Trump said there are no talks or negotiations underway, and none are planned, with the Islamic Republic of Iran. He said the naval blockade remains fully in force, the Strait of Hormuz is open and operating normally, and all naval mines have been removed or blown up. A U.S. official told Al Jazeera there is no contradiction in the administration's statements on negotiations with Iran, that positive discussions took place with Iran but Trump decided to wait, and that he asked his team not to engage in talks with Iran until it is ready to make a deal.