Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that no talks with Iran were underway or scheduled, adding that the Strait of Hormuz remained open under Washington's naval blockade.

"There are no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled, with the Islamic Republic of Iran," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.

"The Naval Blockade remains in full force and effect. The Hormuz Strait is open and operating. All water mines have been removed or detonated," he added.

Trump earlier shared an image depicting the Strait of Hormuz as US territory, days after saying he would declare the strategic waterway part of the United States.

Trump posted an image on his social media account showing a map of the Strait of Hormuz lab...