[Iran: No Direct Dialogue with the United States] BlockBeats News, August 19, according to Xinhua News Agency, Iran's Fars News Agency reported on the 19th, citing sources, that Iran has not engaged in any direct dialogue with the United States following the U.S. violation of the Iran-U.S. memorandum of understanding. According to reports, a source close to the negotiation team stated that after the U.S. violated the memorandum of understanding, talks between Iran and the U.S. have been suspended. The discussions between Iran and Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz are unrelated to the United States. According to CNN on August 18, U.S. President Trump has instructed his negotiation team to cease contact with Iran. The report cited U.S. officials saying that Trump is dissatisfied with Iran's unwillingness to meet his demands and hopes to resume engagement only after Iranian leaders demonstrate new willingness and express readiness to reach the agreement he seeks.