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On the 19th a news agency, citing sources, reported Iran has held no direct talks with the US after Washington violated a US-Iran memorandum of understanding. A source close to the negotiating team said talks with the US were suspended after that breach. Iran's talks with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz were unrelated to the US. CNN reported on the 18th that President Trump instructed his negotiating team to cease contact with Iran; US officials told CNN Trump is dissatisfied Iran has not met his demands and wants to resume contact only if Iranian leaders demonstrate willingness to reach the agreement he seeks.

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