An attack on a vessel near the Strait of Hormuz and a rebound in oil prices on Tuesday underscored doubts that the US-Iran conflict was nearing a resolution, as the two sides made opposing claims about whether they were holding talks.

DUBAI/WASHINGTON — Conflicting signals from the United States and Iran over the status of talks to end their five-month-old war boosted uncertainty...

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Conflicting signals from the United States and Iran over the status of talks to end theirfive-month-old warboosted uncertainty on Tuesday, with…