Iran Foreign Ministry denies active negotiations with the US, contradicting Donald Trump’s claims while highlighting ongoing talks with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz.

The President said that the US would begin talks with Iran "in the form of a negotiation," on Monday afternoon.

Remarks come despite Trump saying an agreement with Iran is imminent with negotiations set to begin on Monday.

Iran's Foreign Ministry says no negotiations with US currently, talks with Oman over Strait of Hormuz underway