Iran has categorically rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that Washington and Tehran are engaged in “very good and productive” discussions following a temporary pause in planned US strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure.
According to multiple Iranian officials and state-linked media outlets, there have been no direct or indirect talks with the United States.
Iran’s foreign ministry dismissed Trump’s remarks as “psychological warfare”, asserting that the claims are aimed at influencing global energy markets and buying time for potential military action.
State-affiliated media outlets in Iran echoed the same position, maintaining that Washington’s decision to delay strikes was not the result of diplomacy, but rather due to pressure created by Iran’s military posture and regional escalation risks.
The denial comes after Trump announced a five-day suspension of attacks on Iran’s power plants, saying the move followed recent conversations that could lead to a resolution of hostilities.
However, Iranian authorities have insisted that no negotiations are currently underway, directly contradicting Trump’s narrative of ongoing engagement.
The sharp divergence in messaging highlights the deep mistrust between the two sides, even as tensions remain high and military activity continues across the region.
