GeopoliticsAugust 18 at 10:11 AM

Semafor's Talcott writes that "A White House official tells me that Trump’s Truth Social post [in relation to him saying Trump saying there are no talks or conversations going on with Iran] is him calling off talks with Iran for the foreseeable future"

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President Trump's Truth Social post denying ongoing talks signals a suspension of Iran negotiations, maintaining a naval blockade and contributing to global oil price volatility.

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Semafor's Talcott writes that "A White House official tells me that Trump’s Truth Social post [in relation to him saying Trump saying there are no talks or conversations going on with Iran] is him calling off talks with Iran for the foreseeable future"

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