Washington, Nov. 7 -- United States President Donald Trump saidthat Washington was talking to Iran, while his administration rolled out fresh sanctions targeting eight Canada-based money services businesses accused of assisting Tehran in routing funds through cryptocurrency networks.

"We're talking to Iran. We have been," Trump told reporters before departing the White House.

The American leader depicted the prevailing military situation as advantageous for Washington, adding that the strategic Strait of Hormuz was now opening.

"We've beaten Iran. We are doing very well with Iran," he said.

When questioned about his message to Iran, Trump interwove his assertion of military success with signals that diplomatic contacts remained active...