Trump backs down on threat against Iran as Tehran denies US talks | ABC NEWS

US President Donald Trump has extended a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by five days after flagging ‘productive conversations’ with Tehran.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has rejected claims of talks with Washington, labelling the US leader’s optimistic statement as 'fake news' intended to mislead markets.
The White House’s willingness to open a dialogue with Iran is likely to anger Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as divisions emerge between US and Israel on how to handle the war in the Middle East.

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