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On July 27, 2026, US President Donald Trump said the United States is in talks with Iran, calling them "good talks," but Iran's foreign ministry denied any negotiations are underway and set conditions for future talks. Trump also said he paused strikes on Iran to give diplomacy a chance and warned of resuming military action if talks fail, while Senator John Kennedy cautioned against a "cut and run" approach. (ongoing coverage)
Iran ruled out talks with the US over the Strait of Hormuz, insisting it controls the waterway, and is instead negotiating with Oman to restart shipping traffic.
Ukraine's attack on an Iranian merchant vessel drew condemnation from Iran, which vowed a response, while Turkmenistan also condemned the strike in the Caspian Sea.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington for talks with Trump focusing on Iran and regional peace, amid reported security threats.
Ukraine's President Zelensky claimed Russia is deepening cooperation with Iran, adding a geopolitical dimension to the conflict.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary