‘Hormuz remains blocked’: Iran disputes Trump claims as traffic sinks to near 3-month lows

Ships are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on August 10, 2026 off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran. Ali Saeedi | Getty ImagesAn impasse between the U.S. and Iran shows no sign of thawing, with the two sides remaining at odds over the terms of ending their five-month war and giving conflicting messages on the Strait of Hormuz overnight. Citing a source who holds a senior position in the Iranian government, Reuters reported on Wednesday that no breakthroughs had been made in efforts to revitalize an interim peace deal reached in June. "One of the issues that is being discussed ⁠via mediators is the U.S. returning to the interim agreement and defining a timeframe for implementing its ​commitments. There has been absolutely no progress on this issue," the individual told Reuters."There is no ​talk of an extension because ... the United States violated the interim agreement 48 hours after it was reached ​and withdrew from it a few days later," they said. The interview came after a report from Turkey's Andolu news agency stated the U.S. and Iran had agreed to extend a 60-day ceasefire, citing Pakistani government sources. Both sides have accused each other of violating the terms of their ...