Iran says no direct negotiations taking place with U.S.Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaein said at a press conference Monday that Tehran had no plans to hold direct talks with Washington. “To avoid any misunderstanding, it is important to clarify what the current negotiations are about and who they are with. “Our negotiations are with Oman and are focused on reaching an understanding on a route that will ensure the safe passage of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz,” he said. President Trump said Sunday that negotiations with Iran were set to begin Monday afternoon. “The deal is imminent, having to do with the Hormuz Strait and also, ultimately, the denuclearization of Iran.”