Iran Denies Negotiations as Trump Signals Temporary Pause in Strikes

Rabat – Iranian officials have rejected claims of talks with the US, hours after US President Donald Trump suggested progress toward ending the ongoing war.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of Iran’s parliament, wrote on X that “no negotiations have been held with the US.” 

He added that false reports aim to manipulate oil and financial markets while diverting attention from the critical deadlock that the US and Israel are facing. 

Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, confirmed that while messages arrived from allies about US requests for discussions, no direct negotiations have occurred.

The denials come amid intensifying tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran. Israeli  forces reported a new wave of attacks on Tehran today, while Iran responded with missile and drone operations across the Middle East. 

The country has also blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway that carries about one-fifth of global oil and gas supplies. 

The disruptions have pushed global energy prices higher and raised concerns about the broader human and economic cost of the war.

Trump had previously threatened to destroy Iran’s energy infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remained closed. Yet, today he announced a five-day pause in military strikes, tied to the progress of these supposed talks with Iran. 

He vaguely told reporters that the talks occurred with “a top person” from Iran, without providing details. 

“They want a deal. We want a deal, too. We’ll see how this five-day period goes. If it succeeds, we will settle this. If not, military operations will continue,” he said.

The conflicting statements show the volatility of the situation, with the world watching closely as energy markets fluctuate and regional stability remains at stake.

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