Trump says no Iran talks planned, claims Hormuz 'new US territory'

US President says naval blockade remains in force 9 MIN(s) UPDATED 9 MIN(s) Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 17, 2026. Photo: Reuters US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that no talks with Iran are underway and none are scheduled, as he posted a map showing the Strait of Hormuz as a new American territory in a fresh jibe at Tehran.Trump has been pressing his threat to claim sovereignty over the crucial energy waterway as the nearly six-month-old Iran war grinds on with little sign of resolution.Trump's envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner had said on Monday that the United States and Iran were having "very positive and active conversations," but the president denied that was the case."There are no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled, with th