A fresh dispute has emerged between the United States and Iran over claims of ongoing diplomatic engagement, with both sides offering sharply conflicting accounts of recent developments.
US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that Washington and Tehran had held “very good and productive” discussions over the past two days, aimed at resolving tensions in the Middle East. Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump suggested that the talks had led him to suspend planned strikes on Iran’s energy facilities, hinting at possible diplomatic progress.
However, Iran has firmly denied these claims. State media outlet Press TV quoted a senior security official who rejected the notion that any form of negotiation—direct or indirect—was taking place between the two countries.
According to the report, the Iranian official argued that Trump’s decision to step back from military action was not due to diplomatic success, but rather a response to Iran’s military readiness and growing economic pressure on the United States and its allies.
The official also dismissed what he described as “psychological warfare,” insisting that such tactics would not reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz or stabilize global energy markets. He further warned that any continued threats from Washington would be met with a full-scale defensive response from Iran.
These conflicting narratives have heightened uncertainty around the true state of US-Iran relations, leaving observers unsure whether diplomatic progress is underway or if tensions are set to escalate further. The situation continues to draw global attention, particularly due to its potential impact on energy supplies and regional stability.
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