Iran's top negotiator is accusing President Donald Trump of "theater diplomacy" and calling him to "acknowledge the facts and fulfill your commitments," as negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz continue. — محمدباقر قالیباف | MB Ghalibaf (@mb_ghalibaf) August 6, 2026The remarks come as a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz appears to be imminent but still continues to be elusive. He also said the he is involved in negotiations with Iran even though Tehran insists it is only talking with Oman. Iranian state outlet Fars claimed on Thursday that the deal would exclude American and Israeli ships from transiting. Only one traveled through the Bab el-Mandeb strait, compared to 20 the previous day, as tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia continue as well.