Iran rejects Trump’s peace talks claim, denies any negotiations with US
Iran has dismissed claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that Washington and Tehran are engaged in negotiations to end ongoing hostilities.
According to Iran’s Mehr News Agency, the country’s foreign ministry stated that “there are no talks between Tehran and Washington,” contradicting Trump’s earlier announcement of “productive conversations.”
The Iranian response suggested that Trump’s remarks were aimed at influencing global energy markets, particularly to drive down oil prices.
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The denial follows a social media post by Trump which had an immediate impact on global oil prices, causing them to drop amid hopes of de-escalation
Trump had claimed that the United States and Iran held discussions over the weekend toward “a complete and total resolution” of tensions in the Middle East. He also said he had instructed the Pentagon to suspend planned strikes on Iranian power infrastructure for five days, pending the outcome of the supposed talks.
However, Iranian officials insist no such negotiations are taking place.
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The development comes amid heightened tensions between both countries, with Washington warning Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face severe military action.
In response, Iran has threatened to deploy naval mines in the Gulf and target regional power infrastructure, escalating fears of a broader conflict.
The conflicting narratives from both sides have added to global uncertainty, as concerns grow over a potential energy crisis if the standoff between the U.S., Israel, and Iran continues.
