Esmaeil Baghaei said contacts regarding the Strait of Hormuz are limited to discussions with Oman. TEHRAN: Iran has rejected reports of direct negotiations with the United States, saying no talks are currently taking place with Washington on any issue. The spokesman said the situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains unchanged and that regional consultations on the issue are continuing. His remarks came in response to recent media reports suggesting that Iran and the United States could resume direct negotiations. Tehran dismissed those claims, reiterating that there are currently no diplomatic contacts with Washington.