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Iran Denies Seeking Talks with U.S., Contradicting Trump
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Iran Denies Seeking Talks with U.S., Contradicting Trump

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran has denied requesting negotiations with the United States, contradicting statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump.
  • Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated Iran accepted a Qatari mediator's visit but did not seek direct contact with the U.S.
  • Trump had claimed Washington and Tehran agreed to resume talks, suggesting Tehran initiated the process.

Iran has officially denied pursuing negotiations with the United States, directly refuting claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump had stated that Washington and Tehran had agreed to continue their discussions, implying that Iran had initiated the request for renewed talks.

Hours after Trump's announcement, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, clarified the country's position. According to Iranian television, Baghaei emphasized that Tehran did not seek direct engagement with the U.S. However, he confirmed that Iran did accept a visit from Qatar's mediator to the country. Baghaei reiterated that Iran remains firm in its stance on the matter.

Trump's earlier statement suggested that a ceasefire previously established between the two nations in June had now expired. His assertion that Iran sought to restart negotiations contrasted sharply with the Islamic Republic's official denial, highlighting the ongoing tension and communication discrepancies between the two countries.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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