Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told the Wall Street Journal that no negotiations are currently taking place with the US. Baghaei stated that all of Iran's negotiators remain in the country, except for Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who is visiting a religious site in Iraq.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told the Wall Street Journal that no negotiations are currently underway with the United States, adding that all Iranian negotiators are still in the country except for Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who is visiting a religious site in Iraq.
The denial comes amid a backdrop of repeated public statements by Iranian officials pushing back against reports of direct US-Iran talks. The Zioneer has previously reported on multiple denials: On June 29, Iran denied direct talks in Doha and cited a focus on memorandum implementation. On July 27, Baghaei stated that no negotiations were currently taking place. On June 14, he said no trip to Pakistan or Geneva was planned and that a deal was not imminent. Iranian officials have consistently rejected speculation of a breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations, even as reports of a potential memorandum of understanding emerged.
The current statement reinforces Iran's position that no direct talks are ongoing, despite the presence of US officials in the region.
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