Trump States No Talks With Iran Amid Rising Tensions
Summary
Donald Trump says there are no talks with Iran as tensions rise across the Middle East, sending crude oil prices to their highest level since July. Iran, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Israel are all caught up in widening regional conflict, with threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb.
Key Points
- Donald Trump said there are no talks with Iran, despite previous claims of a back channel with the IRGC.
- Crude oil prices have climbed to their highest level since July amid fears of supply disruptions linked to the Iran crisis.
- Iran has reiterated demands tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while shipping through the waterway has sharply declined.
- The UAE reported detecting two ballistic missiles from Iran, and Israel’s airstrike in Syria drew criticism from the US administration.
