On Monday, Iranian media reported that there are no negotiations taking place between Tehran and Washington, following a statement from U.S. President Donald Trump, who indicated that talks were moving forward to conclude the ongoing conflict in the region.
The Mehr news agency, citing the Iranian foreign ministry, declared, "There are no talks between Tehran and Washington," suggesting that Trump's comments were an attempt to lower energy costs.
Other media outlets have similarly documented these developments.
The Iranian rebuttal came shortly after a social media post linked to Trump's declaration caused a significant drop in oil prices.
Trump asserted that Washington and Tehran had engaged in "productive conversations" over the preceding two days, aiming for a "complete and total resolution" of conflicts in the Middle East.
He mentioned that he had instructed the Pentagon to defer any military actions against Iranian energy infrastructure for a period of five days, contingent upon the progress of the ongoing discussions.
Trump also emphasized that both the U.S. and Iranian representatives would continue their dialogue throughout the week.
This remarkable announcement coincided with a deadline set for the Islamic Republic to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, under the threat that Trump would take military action against its power facilities.
In a show of defiance, Iran warned it might deploy naval mines in the Gulf and attack power facilities in the region, escalating its rhetoric amid growing concerns over a potential global energy crisis if conflicts between the U.S. and Iran were to persist.
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