Hyderabad, Aug. 3 -- Iran on Monday, August 3, denied US President Donald Trump's claim that negotiations between Washington and Tehran were set to begin, while confirming that discussions with Oman on a temporary shipping arrangement through the Strait of Hormuz are continuing.

The developments came 156 days after the outbreak of the US-Israel war on Iran, with diplomacy unfolding alongside continued military signalling and heightened tensions in the Gulf.

Iran rules out US negotiations

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said there are no talks with Washington and no plans to exchange delegations.

Instead, Tehran is focused on negotiations with Oman over a proposed navigation corridor through the Strait of Hormuz. ...