What did Trump say about US talks with Iran and the status of the Strait of Hormuz?

Trump said the US has no talks planned with Iran and insisted the Strait of Hormuz remains 'open and operating,' despite limited traffic and a reported strike on a ship exiting the waterway; he also stated the US blockade of Iranian ports remains 'in full force and effect,' while claiming all water mines have been removed and other marine traffic is free to pass.

What is the current state of ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping data?

Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped 19.5% to 95 transits last week, with only three vessels passing through on Sunday—exclusively via the Iranian-designated route—and no crossings recorded through Omani routes, according to shipping data platform Kpler.

Trump says no Iran talks planned as UAE suspends trade with Tehran

Aug 19, 2026

UAE suspended trade with Iran as tensions escalate over the Strait of Hormuz, where ship traffic dropped significantly following attacks on vessels and oil refineries. US President Trump denied planned talks despite regional threats impacting global energy logistics.

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2026-08-19

Trump says no Iran talks planned as UAE suspends trade with Tehran

Trump says no Iran talks planned as UAE suspends trade with Tehran

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