Donald Trump claims talks are happening but Iran insists no negotiations are taking place. (EPA PHOTO)Donald Trump claims talks are happening but Iran insists no negotiations are taking place. Iran says its only talks are with Oman about the Strait of Hormuz and no major meetings are planned this week. Maritime sources told Reuters on Tuesday that the vessel struck near Hormuz was a dry bulk ship, and its crew had to abandon the vessel, with one seafarer missing. Washington says the June memorandum required Iran to reopen the strategic waterway, while Tehran says the text explicitly preserved its authority over shipping traffic.