Tehran, Iran – Iranian media and government officials have firmly dismissed claims of ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington, directly contradicting a recent announcement by United States President Donald Trump.
Okay News reports that Iran’s Foreign Ministry, as cited by the Mehr news agency, stated on Monday that “there are no talks between Tehran and Washington.”
Iranian officials characterized Trump’s claims as a strategic push to reduce global energy prices and buy time for military preparations. Several other state-aligned media outlets issued similar reports, reinforcing the government’s denial of any diplomatic engagement with the US.
The swift denial follows a social media post by President Trump claiming that the two nations had engaged in “productive conversations” over the past two days aimed at achieving a total resolution of hostilities in the Middle East.
Based on these purported talks, Trump announced a five-day postponement of planned military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure. The sudden announcement immediately triggered a sharp drop in global oil prices, which had spiked due to the ongoing conflict.
Trump’s initial threat came as part of a 48-hour ultimatum demanding that Iran fully reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane.
In response to the US threats, Iran heightened its own rhetoric, warning that any attack on its energy infrastructure would result in the deployment of naval mines in the Gulf and retaliatory strikes targeting power and desalination facilities across the region.
