President Trump declared the renewal of negotiations with Iran on Monday morning, according to a report. Iran responded by denying that any direct talks are taking place with the United States, stating that all discussions will be conducted only through mediators of its choosing.
President Donald Trump declared the renewal of negotiations with Iran on Monday morning, according to a report. Iran swiftly responded by denying that any direct talks are taking place with the United States, stating that discussions will be conducted only through mediators of its choosing. The exchange comes hours after Trump made a series of optimistic claims overnight about the resumption of talks and alleged agreements on the Strait of Hormuz and a future nuclear deal.
Overnight, starting at 00:46 Jerusalem, Trump issued multiple statements, claiming that talks with Iran would resume Monday afternoon, that an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz had been reached, and that a nuclear deal would follow. He also said that Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Iran had asked him to avoid a large-scale strike. The claims were reported by Israeli media including Israel Hayom, i24NEWS, and Abu Ali Express, but no independent confirmation from Iranian sources was provided at the time.
As The Zioneer previously reported, Trump has maintained a dual-track approach of diplomatic optimism and military readiness, warning that failure to reach a deal would trigger 'massive military action.' Iran has repeatedly rejected direct negotiations, with its Foreign Ministry spokesman earlier today stating that no talks are currently underway and that a separate agreement with Oman is insufficient to address broader issues.
It remains unclear whether any backchannel discussions have taken place or what specific mediators Iran would accept. Trump's claims of agreements on Hormuz and the nuclear program have not been verified by any independent source, and Iran's denial suggests a significant gap between the two sides' positions.
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- DevelopingTrump says he does not want to negotiate with Iran, per Channel 14 report
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