Trump says U.S. "semi-negotiating" with Iran after Tehran sets new demands
President Trump signaled he would be piling economic pressure on Tehran as the stalemate continued and Iran laid out new conditions to re-open the Strait of Hormuz.
Updated on: August 10, 2026 / 4:03 AM EDT / CBS News
Strait of Hormuz reopening dependent on U.S. ending its blockade, says Iranian spokesperson
In his weekly press briefing, Baghaei gave an update on the ongoing talks with Oman regarding the future administration of the vital waterway.
The spokesperson reiterated that while the discussions with Muscat will determine the future route for shipping traffic to transit, the Strait will not reopen until the U.S. lifts its blockade on Iran.
Iran insisted it was not engaged in discussion with the U.S.