White House official: Mei has no negotiating arrangements and the Strait of Hormuz remains open

On 25 August, according to Al Jazeera, a White House official who did not wish to reveal his name indicated that there were no ongoing negotiations or discussions between the United States and Iran. According to the source: “As President Trump said, there are no ongoing negotiations or discussions with Iran, nor are the relevant negotiations or discussions scheduled.” The source also stated that “the naval blockade remains firm and effective, the Strait of Hormuz remains open and mines at sea have been cleared or destroyed”