Middle East crisis live: Trump claims strait of Hormuz could open ‘by tomorrow’ as Iran denies any talks taking place

Per The Guardian, President Trump claimed at the White House that the Strait of Hormuz situation could resolve by tomorrow, describing any talks as 'not very complex.' But Iran's foreign ministry denied any talks with the US are taking place, saying Iran is instead discussing the shipping route with Oman. Six Saudi-flagged supertankers have changed course in recent days amid threats from the Iran-aligned Houthis.

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