Iran says no talks with US as military threats escalate Iran has rejected negotiations with the United States, insisting that diplomatic talks cannot take place while Washington maintains military threats against Tehran, officials said on Wednesday amid rising tensions between the two nations. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that there has been no recent contact between Iranian officials and the U.S. side — including special envoy Steve Witkoff — and that Tehran has not requested negotiations. He said diplomacy must be conducted on the basis of mutual respect, equality and...