{"id":1810,"date":"2026-03-23T14:50:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neptuneprime.com.ng\/old\/?p=1810"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:50:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:50:42","slug":"iran-rejects-trumps-peace-talks-claim-denies-any-negotiations-with-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neptuneprime.com.ng\/old\/2026\/03\/23\/iran-rejects-trumps-peace-talks-claim-denies-any-negotiations-with-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran rejects Trump\u2019s peace talks claim, denies any negotiations with US"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iran has dismissed claims by U.S. President <strong>Donald Trump<\/strong> that Washington and Tehran are engaged in negotiations to end ongoing hostilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Iran\u2019s <strong>Mehr News Agency<\/strong>, the country\u2019s foreign ministry stated that \u201cthere are no talks between Tehran and Washington,\u201d contradicting Trump\u2019s earlier announcement of \u201cproductive conversations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Iranian response suggested that Trump\u2019s remarks were aimed at influencing global energy markets, particularly to drive down oil prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ ALSO:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/neptuneprime.com.ng\/old\/2026\/03\/19\/us-seeks-to-revoke-citizenship-of-nigerian-convict-in-91m-tax-fraud-case\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1631\">US seeks to revoke citizenship of Nigerian convict in $91m Tax fraud case<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trump had claimed that the United States and Iran held discussions over the weekend toward \u201ca complete and total resolution\u201d 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Iranian officials insist no such negotiations are taking place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ ALSO:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/neptuneprime.com.ng\/old\/2026\/03\/20\/trump-assures-no-further-attacks-on-irans-major-gas-facility\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1684\">Trump assures no further attacks on Iran\u2019s major gas facility<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The development comes amid heightened tensions between both countries, with Washington warning Tehran to reopen the <strong>Strait of Hormuz<\/strong> or face severe military action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In response, Iran has threatened to deploy naval mines in the Gulf and target regional power infrastructure, escalating fears of a broader conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iran has dismissed claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that Washington and Tehran are engaged in negotiations to end ongoing hostilities. 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