Iran has rejected claims of ongoing negotiations with the United States, contradicting remarks by US President Donald J Trump that the two sides recently held “very good and productive” discussions.
According to Iran’s semi-official Mehr news agency, a source in Tehran said there is “no dialogue” between Iran and Washington. The source dismissed Trump’s comments as an attempt to ease pressure on global energy markets and gain time for potential military actions, reports Anadolu.
“We are not the party that started this war, and such demands should be directed to Washington,” the source said, while acknowledging that some regional countries have proposed initiatives to de-escalate tensions.
Earlier on Monday, Trump announced that he had ordered a five-day pause on all planned US strikes targeting Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure.
In a statement on his Truth Social platform, he said the decision followed “in-depth, detailed, and constructive” conversations with Tehran over the past two days, adding that the suspension would depend on the progress of ongoing discussions.
However, Iran’s military also questioned the US narrative in a social media post, casting doubt on the timeline of the alleged talks and highlighting inconsistencies with Washington’s earlier warnings.
The conflicting statements come amid heightened regional tensions following a joint US-Israel offensive on Iran on 28 February, which reportedly resulted in significant casualties, including senior leadership figures.
Tehran has since responded with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel and locations in Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets.
Analysts say the contradictory positions from both sides underscore the fragile and uncertain nature of the situation, raising questions about whether meaningful diplomatic engagement is currently underway.
