Iran Denies Talks With Usa As Trump Claims 'Productive' Discussions End In Threat To Infrastructure
Iran's parliament has officially denied any negotiations with the United States, directly contradicting President Donald Trump who claimed recent discussions were productive. Iranian officials attribute this lack of dialogue to US manipulation regarding oil prices and have issued a chilling threat against "aggressors," specifically warning that vital infrastructure will be targeted if hostilities escalate further.
Key Points
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1Iran's parliament speaker and foreign ministry officials have firmly denied any negotiations or back-channel talks with President Trump.
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2Trump is accused by Iranian leaders of using the claim to negotiate as a political tactic, such as escaping an Israeli-US conflict quagmire without actually engaging in dialogue.
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3While Iran rejects US contact reports, it has received messages from friendly nations suggesting they would be open to future negotiations.
Developments
Iranian officials have dismissed claims as "fake news" regarding negotiations between Tehran and Washington. Instead, they issued a threat against aggressors while noting that communications from friendly countries suggest potential discussions aimed at ending conflicts over issues like the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Ghalibaf denied reports of back-channel talks with US President Donald Trump following claims by The Jerusalem Post identifying him as Iran's "top contact." While citing unnamed sources, Israel-based media suggested the alleged communication occurred amid rising regional tensions and allegations that much of Iranian leadership had been removed.