Trump: No talks with Iran, US naval blockade remains, threatens to bomb Oman

Published Aug 19, 12:16 PM UTC

The article reports multiple major developments in the Iran War, including President Trump stating no talks with Tehran and the U.S. naval blockade remaining in full force. Trump threatened to bomb Oman over its deal with Iran regarding Strait of Hormuz shipping. Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward the Strait, triggering UAE air defenses, though Iran denied this. Over 80% of vessel transits now use the Omani route. The Pentagon is assessing troop reductions in the Persian Gulf. Iranian forces have assessed striking U.S. assets in Bulgaria and Cyprus if the U.S. renews offensives. In the Israel-Hamas war, an Israeli airstrike on a Gaza cafe killed seven. In the Russia-Ukraine war, ousted Defense Minister Fedorov called for wartime elections.