Iran has said it is holding discussions with Oman but that no negotiations are under way with the United States. The statement came after Donald Trump said talks between Iran and the US were expected to resume.
Iran’s position appears to reject the suggestion that direct negotiations with Washington have restarted or are imminent. Other reports described Tehran as denying that planned talks with the United States were taking place, while noting separate discussions with Oman.
The reports also linked the exchanges to tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping route. Coverage indicated that Iran and Oman were discussing the issue, while the possibility of US military action had been called off or suspended. Details of any agreement or the scope of the contacts were not immediately clear.