Iran has firmly denied reports of any negotiations with the United States to end the recent 24-day conflict, rejecting claims that diplomatic channels have been active during the war.
A spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry said Tehran held no discussions with Washington at any stage of what it described as a “forced war,” stressing that Iran’s position on key issues—particularly the Strait of Hormuz and conditions for ending the conflict—remains unchanged.
The statement followed reports suggesting that friendly countries had conveyed messages indicating Washington was seeking talks, but Iran did not respond. Iranian officials insisted no such negotiations took place.
Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf reinforced the position, stating that the Iranian public demands a “decisive and painful response” against those responsible for the attacks. He added that all officials remain aligned with the country’s leadership and dismissed reports of negotiations as “false news” aimed at manipulating global financial and oil markets.
However, conflicting signals continue to emerge. An Israeli official told Channel 12 that preparations are underway for a possible meeting between senior Iranian and US officials in Islamabad later this week.
Adding to the uncertainty, the White House posted a message emphasizing “peace through strength,” shortly after US President Donald Trump announced that recent talks with Iran had been “productive” and aimed at reaching a comprehensive resolution to hostilities.
Trump stated that discussions over the past two days had been “constructive,” and said he had ordered a temporary five-day suspension of planned US strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, contingent on the progress of ongoing talks.
Meanwhile, an Iranian security official claimed that Washington’s decision to pause strikes was influenced by credible Iranian military threats and mounting pressure in global financial markets, including concerns in Western bond markets.
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