Iran denied reports that it is preparing a new round of talks with Washington next week, adding that any developments will be announced only through official channels. The statement follows a similar denial by Iran yesterday.
Iran reiterated its denial on Saturday morning of reports that a new round of talks with the United States is scheduled for next week, adding that any future developments will be announced only through official channels. The statement follows a series of denials Friday evening, first by Iranian negotiator Mohammad Marandi at 19:23 Jerusalem and then by a formal Iranian statement shortly after, as The Zioneer reported at 20:41 Jerusalem on Friday.
On Friday at 19:23 Jerusalem, Marandi rejected reports that Iran had sought a return to negotiations and the US agreed, calling them 'fake news.' Shortly after, an official Iranian statement formally denied reports of new negotiations next week. The Zioneer published the official denial at 20:41 Jerusalem. Saturday's reiteration adds the condition that only official channels will communicate any developments, suggesting a tightening of messaging.
This pattern of denials extends weeks of contradictory signals. As The Zioneer reported on July 1, Iran denied planned talks in Doha and said its delegation would only meet with Qataris. On June 9, a source close to the Iranian team said Iran had sent no new proposal. On June 28, Iran said it skipped technical talks due to recent attacks and unmet conditions. On June 24, the US announced understandings with Iran, which Tehran denied. The US later said talks were ongoing (June 29).
It remains unclear whether any preparations for talks exist despite Iran's denials, or whether the denials reflect broader disagreement between the sides about the status of negotiations. No immediate response from Washington to Saturday's statement has been reported.
3 developments
- StrongIran denies planned US talks in Doha, says delegation meeting Qataris only
- DevelopingIran sent no new proposal to the US, source close to Iranian negotiating team says
- ConfirmedIran deputy FM: no US talks this week, denies coordination with American visit to Qatar
- ConfirmedIran says it skipped Sunday's planned US technical talks, cites recent attacks and unmet conditions
Source and signal
- Internal intake