Tehran’s claims to control the Strait of Hormuz were dismissed by the president as ‘their usual blather’ (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)Donald Trump has accused Iran of being “unbelievably duplicitous” in denying talks aimed at ending the conflict were being held. He also dismissed Iran’s claims to control the strategic Strait of Hormuz waterway as “their usual blather”. He said talks would be held with Iran on Monday, but this was subsequently denied by Tehran. In response, Mr Trump posted: “Iranian Leadership is unbelievably duplicitous! Only the day before, Mr Trump said he was “losing faith” in talks with Iran and warned the US military “will be hitting them very hard”.