Trump rules out Iran talks for now, reveals ongoing contacts amid new strikes

The United States has again struck Iranian military capability, according to El Tribuno, with President Donald Trump declaring that the Strait of Hormuz is open. Tehran denies that assertion, the outlet added.

El TribunoEEUU volvió a atacar la capacidad militar iraní

Just hours after the reported strikes, Trump said Tuesday that he does not want to negotiate with Iran at this time. However, he revealed that representatives from both countries maintained contacts on the same day, according to Infobae and elcomercio.pe.

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InfobaeTrump dice que por ahora no quiere negociar con Irán pese a contacto reciente con Teheránelcomercio.peTrump dice que por ahora no quiere negociar con Irán pese a contacto reciente con Teherán

"El paso por Ormuz está abierto" Trump's claim that the vital waterway remains open came as part of his statement on the latest military action, though Iranian officials immediately pushed back, leaving the status in dispute.

"Teherán sigue buscando un acuerdo con Washington" Despite Trump's reluctance to enter talks, elcomercio.pe reported that the president insisted Tehran is still seeking a deal with Washington, hinting at a possible contradiction between his stance and Iran's apparent willingness to negotiate.

The developments underscore a volatile dynamic: fresh U.S. attacks on Iranian military assets, a presidential refusal to negotiate, and simultaneous backchannel contacts that both sides acknowledge but interpret differently.