Iranian state television reported that Tehran has not sought to hold talks with the United States over the past 16-17 days, according to Israeli journalist Ben Yaniv. The report adds to a series of recent Iranian denials regarding US-Iran negotiations.
Iranian state television has denied that Tehran sought to hold talks with the United States over the past 16-17 days, pushing back against any suggestion that Iran was initiating diplomatic engagement. The report, cited by Israeli journalist Ben Yaniv, reinforces a pattern of Iranian public denials regarding negotiations with Washington.
The Zioneer has reported on multiple instances of Iran distancing itself from US talks over the past two months. On June 19, Iran canceled planned Friday talks with the US, citing Israeli strikes on Lebanon. On June 28, a senior Iranian official told state television that Iran had skipped Sunday's planned technical talks, citing recent attacks and unmet conditions. On July 11, Iran reiterated its denial of reports about new talks scheduled for the following week. The latest denial comes as the diplomatic track between Washington and Tehran remains in limbo.
2 developments
- DevelopingIran's deputy FM: no talks with US while attacks continue
- StrongIranian FM spokesman: No negotiations currently taking place with US
- ConfirmedIran says it skipped Sunday's planned US technical talks, cites recent attacks and unmet conditions
- DevelopingIran sent no new proposal to the US, source close to Iranian negotiating team says
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