Trump says no talks planned with Iran amid anger over Iran-Oman Hormuz deal

US president hits out as states bordering the Strait of Hormuz continue talks on managing the strategic waterway.President Donald Trump has asserted that the United States is not engaged in talks with Iran ⁠and has not scheduled any, but has meanwhile insisted that the Strait of Hormuz remains open.The US leader insisted in a social media post on Tuesday that while the naval blockade of Iranian ports remains “in full force and effect”, all other marine traffic was free to pass. He also posted a map depicting the strategic waterway as US territory.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman – for a second time?list 2 of 4Analysis: Syrian airbase attack is an Israeli message to Damascus, Ankaralist 3 of 4Qatar: Iran’s claim that Doha is holding missing pilots is a ‘media ploy’list 4 of 4Iran prepares to keep economy alive as US threatens further sanctionsend of listThe comments represent Trump’s latest about-face. On Monday, he had claimed that the US was engaged in back-channel conversations with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Tehran was quick to reject that claim.Tuesday’s remarks appear to reflect Trump’s frustration, as Ir...