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- U.S. President Donald Trump said on August 18, 2026, there are no talks with Iran, the Hormuz Strait is open, naval blockade stays in force, and all Hormuz mines have been removed.
- Iranian negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said the Strait will stay shut until the United States lifts the blockade, ends sanctions and releases assets.
- A senior Iranian official warned Iran will adopt a fully offensive posture as talks stall.
