Iran Denies Trump's Claim, Says No Negotiations with US

The Iranian government has denied assertions made by US President Donald Trump that negotiations between the two nations are set to begin, clarifying that its current diplomatic efforts are solely focused on Oman. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Iran is not engaged in any talks with the United States, but is instead negotiating with Oman to secure a temporary safe route through the Strait of Hormuz. He added that any agreement with Oman would be insufficient to reopen the strait as long as what he termed US ‘aggression’ continues.

Baghaei explained that the discussions with Oman aim to establish a single-lane route with designated entry and exit points. This statement directly contradicts President Trump’s earlier remarks, in which he claimed that negotiations with Iran would commence on Monday and that a deal was imminent. Trump had suggested that Iran was aware of the scale of a potential military strike and wished to avoid it, leading to the talks.

The conflict escalated on 28 February when the US and Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran. Previous ceasefire agreements, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz—a critical artery for global energy supplies—failed to materialise. Iran has since tightened its grip on the vital waterway as hostilities have resumed in recent weeks.