Iran's foreign ministry denies ongoing negotiations with the US, despite President Trump's claims of diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Trump announces Iran talks starting August 3, amid ongoing conflict in West Asia and recent Israeli strikes in Gaza.

Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Iran on Monday denied a claim by President Donald Trump that the two countries have returned to the negotiating table, an official said.

He did not provide further details of the venue of the talks or the participants. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

“Whether Iran wants to admit it or not, we are, in fact, talking of a solution to a problem that they have caused,” says the US president. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Iran said it was close to reaching a deal with Oman on a new route that “respects the sovereign rights of both sides”. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Trump also pushed back on Iranian claims about control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route. He said that access through the strait would remain entirely up to the US.