US President Donald Trump claimed that negotiations with Iran had resumed, asserting that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and achieve denuclearization was "imminent," despite Tehran denying any such talks were taking place (foxnews.com). The White House stated that discussions with Iran were ongoing, emphasizing that these talks were the country's "last chance" to secure a deal (aljazeera.com). However, Iran's foreign ministry rejected the claims, insisting that the nation does not seek to expand the war and that diplomatic efforts were continuing despite conflicting statements from Washington (theguardian.com). The situation remains volatile, with Trump accusing Iran of duplicity while Tehran maintains it is not engaging in dialogue (nbcnews.com).