Iran denies talks with U.S., rejects Trump’s claims of negotiations
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Iran on Monday denied that any negotiations with the United States were underway, contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertion that Washington and Tehran were engaged in talks aimed at easing tensions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said no meetings with U.S. officials had been scheduled and rejected Trump’s claim that Tehran had sought negotiations to avoid a new round of American military strikes. He stressed that the only discussions currently taking place involve Oman and are focused on maritime traffic in the Gulf.
Earlier, Trump said that his administration had postponed what he described as “massive attacks” against Iran after receiving indications that negotiations could resume. He added that talks between the two countries might begin “very soon” and described them as Tehran’s “last chance” to reach an agreement.
Baghaei dismissed those remarks, insisting that Iran has not entered into direct negotiations with Washington and that no American delegation is expected in the coming days. According to Iranian officials, contacts with Oman are limited to efforts aimed at establishing temporary safe maritime routes through the Strait of Hormuz, a key corridor for global energy shipments.
The conflicting statements come amid continued tensions between the two countries following months of military escalation and repeated threats from both sides. Washington has demanded guarantees for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran has linked any broader diplomatic process to an end to what it describes as U.S. “aggression” in the region.
Despite the diplomatic standoff, regional mediators, including Oman and several Gulf states, are continuing efforts to prevent further escalation and revive indirect channels of communication between Washington and Tehran.