# US president Donald Trump says there are no talks underway or scheduled with Iran. This is despite him claiming on Monday that his administration had established a back channel with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which the military arm has denied. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that the US naval blockade remains in full force and effect, while claiming that the Strait of Hormuz is open and operating. Iran has effectively shut down the critical waterway in retaliation for the war with America.
Trump says no Iran talks are planned or ongoing, while claiming the Strait is open