Iran war: Trump tells Iranians to make deal or surrender

President Donald Trump declared that the US military blockade would continue until Iran either made a deal or went for "total surrender."

This blog, covering the latest developments in the US-Israel war with Iran and the wider fallout across the Middle East, has now closed. Read below for an overview of the top headlines on Monday, August 3:

• Trump calls Iran's leaders 'duplicitous,' tells them to make deal or surrender
• Iran and Oman plan new route for Strait of Hormuz vessels, Tehran says
• Cargo vessel 'hit by unknown projectile' off Oman's coast, UKMTO says
• Trump says new round of Iran talks set for Monday
• Iran says there are no talks underway with Washington
• Two tankers with Saudi oil exit Red Sea

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