Trump said no talks with Iran were under way or scheduled, even as he said the Strait of Hormuz was open. Iran said the route would stay shut until Washington met the June interim deal's terms, underscoring the latest deadlock.

President Donald Trump said Tuesday there are no talks underway or scheduled with Iran as a 60-day ceasefire agreement expired.

WASHINGTON, Aug 18 - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said there were no conversations taking place with Iran, and none were scheduled, adding that the Strait of Hormuz was open. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The US president claimed the Strait of Hormuz remains open, while Iran said the shipping route would remain closed until Washington fulfilled the terms of an interim deal