Iran has denied that it is engaged in any negotiations with the United States, contradicting claims by US President Donald Trump that fresh talks aimed at ending the ongoing conflict between the two countries would commence on Monday.
Speaking on the latest developments in the six-month-long war, President Trump announced that Washington was set to reopen diplomatic discussions with Tehran in a renewed effort to bring hostilities to an end.
However, Iranian officials swiftly dismissed the assertion, insisting that no negotiations were taking place and that no formal dialogue had been arranged with the United States.
The conflicting statements underscore the deep mistrust that continues to define relations between Washington and Tehran, with both nations remaining at odds despite growing international calls for diplomacy.
The war, now entering its sixth month, has heightened tensions across the Middle East, raising concerns over regional stability, global energy supplies and the humanitarian impact of the prolonged conflict.
While President Trump expressed optimism that negotiations could pave the way for peace, Iran’s rejection of his remarks has cast fresh doubt on the prospects for any immediate diplomatic breakthrough.
Analysts say the starkly opposing narratives from both capitals highlight the fragile state of US-Iran relations and suggest that any path towards de-escalation remains uncertain.
