World · 18 August 2026

Donald Trump rules out talks with Iran after their temporary ceasefire expires

A senior Iranian official says the country is taking an all-out offensive military stance because of the stalled negotiations. The US president claimed on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz shipping route is operating normally, while Tehran insists it stays closed. Britain's maritime trade watchdog also reported an unknown weapon struck a vessel in the waterway, causing one crew casualty.

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