The Strait of Deception: Trump's Talks Tangled in Tehran's Web US President Donald Trump's announcement that new talks on ending the war in Iran would begin on Monday was quickly followed by an Iranian denial of any negotiations with Washington.
The statement, which claimed Tehran was only discussing matters with Oman, has left many wondering what exactly is going on behind closed doors.
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, has been at the center of tensions between Iran and its adversaries for months now.