Iran has firmly denied claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that negotiations are underway between the two countries, escalating tensions amid an ongoing regional conflict.
Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesman for Iran’s parliamentary National Security Committee, dismissed Trump’s statements, saying the U.S. president is “lying or talking nonsense” and ruled out any possibility of talks.
The response comes after Trump said there had been “productive” and “constructive” discussions with Iranian officials, suggesting that a potential agreement to ease hostilities could be near.
However, Iranian officials have consistently denied that any direct or indirect negotiations have taken place. Tehran maintains that no dialogue is currently ongoing, contradicting Washington’s narrative.
The conflicting statements highlight deep mistrust between the two sides, as tensions remain high following recent military threats and ongoing conflict in the region. Trump recently postponed planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, citing optimism about diplomatic progress—claims Iran strongly rejects.
Analysts say the sharp exchange underscores the fragile and uncertain state of U.S.-Iran relations, with both sides sending mixed and often contradictory signals about the possibility of diplomacy.