Trump claims strait of Hormuz could open ‘by tomorrow’ as Iran denies any talks taking place – as it happened

President Trump claimed at the White House that the Strait of Hormuz could open by tomorrow, describing any talks as not very complex. But Iran's foreign ministry denied any talks with the United States are taking place. Meanwhile, six Saudi-flagged supertankers have changed course in the Gulf of Aden in recent days amid threats from Iran-aligned Houthis, according to Reuters.

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