Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaie stated Monday that no negotiations are currently taking place with the United States, and that Iran is only conducting discussions with Oman, according to Israeli journalist Asaf Rosenzweig. The statement contradicts President Trump's claim Sunday evening that talks would resume Monday afternoon.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaie clarified Monday morning that Tehran is not currently conducting negotiations with the United States, and that its only active diplomatic channel at this time is with Oman. The statement, reported by Israeli journalist Asaf Rosenzweig, directly contradicts President Trump's announcement Sunday evening that talks would resume Monday afternoon, a claim covered in The Zioneer's Eye on Zion earlier today.
The denial is the latest in a series of Iranian rejections of direct US engagement. Over recent weeks, Iranian officials have repeatedly stated that no negotiations are underway with Washington, while acknowledging Oman's role as a channel. In late June, Baghaie himself denied any direct talks in Doha, and in July a senior Iranian official said that the US had sought talks via Oman but that Iran had not reciprocated.
The Trump administration has been pushing for a diplomatic resolution, including on nuclear and maritime issues, but Iran has consistently insisted on indirect channels. The new statement suggests that despite Trump's optimistic framing, the diplomatic track remains stalled.
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