The Iranian government has firmly denied claims by former US President Donald Trump that Washington and Tehran are engaged in negotiations to end ongoing hostilities in the Middle East.
According to Iranian state-linked media, including Mehr News Agency, officials from Iranian Foreign Ministry insisted that no such discussions are taking place, describing Trump’s remarks as misleading and aimed at influencing global energy prices.
Trump had earlier claimed that both sides held “productive conversations” over the past two days, suggesting progress toward a “complete and total resolution” of the crisis.
He also stated that planned US military strikes on Iranian energy facilities had been temporarily suspended to allow room for diplomacy.
However, Tehran swiftly dismissed the assertions, maintaining that no direct engagement with Washington has occurred.
The conflicting narratives come amid heightened geopolitical tension, particularly around the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil shipping route.
Trump had issued a stern ultimatum demanding its reopening, warning of severe military consequences.
In response, Iran signaled possible retaliatory actions, including the deployment of naval mines and targeting of regional infrastructure, raising fears of a broader conflict and potential disruption to global energy supply.
The situation has already rattled oil markets, with prices reacting sharply to the uncertainty surrounding the standoff.
