Trump says no talks with Iran are 'ongoing or scheduled'

President Donald Trump asserted on Tuesday that no direct negotiations with Iran are currently underway or planned, despite recent suggestions of an unofficial communication channel.

Trump's statement, made via his social media platform Truth Social, directly contradicted his remarks from the previous day. He had indicated that a back-channel for peace talks existed, involving the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, separate from official Iranian government channels. In that earlier interview with Fox News, Trump had also urged Iran's leaders to "raise the white flag of surrender."

The ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran, which began in late February, has been ongoing for nearly six months without significant progress toward peace. Trump's latest comments underscore the lack of official diplomatic engagement, while also maintaining a firm stance on the naval blockade and the operational status of the Strait of Hormuz.

Adding to the rhetoric, Trump posted an image on his social media depicting the Strait of Hormuz as "NEW United States territory," further emphasizing his administration's assertive posture.