Iranian State Media Claims US-Iran 'No Contact for Days'; Trump Denounces 'Fake News,' Says Talks Ongoing Daily

Iranian state media has indicated a halt in communications between Tehran and Washington regarding a proposed ceasefire agreement to end the ongoing conflict. According to reports, Iran is reviewing a draft truce presented by the U.S. but has not engaged in direct contact with Washington for several days.

Mehr News Agency, citing sources, reported that Tehran has not yet responded to the final text of a temporary agreement. The agency suggested that Iran's cautious approach stems from a lack of trust and past instances of the U.S. not adhering to agreements. Fars News Agency, associated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, added that communication regarding a potential deal and memorandum of understanding had ceased days prior, with the last message being a "clear message" from Tehran concerning Lebanon.

However, U.S. President Trump strongly denied these claims. He took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to label the reports of paused contact as "fake news" and "false." Trump emphasized that dialogue between the two nations is continuous, stating, "We are talking to Iran. We are talking to them. We are talking to them every day, every hour."

Trump had previously expressed optimism about reaching an agreement within the week but also voiced impatience with the protracted negotiations. The conflict, which has lasted over three months since U.S. and Israeli airstrikes against Iran, remains in a stalemate. While a fragile ceasefire has largely held, the vital Strait of Hormuz remains significantly impacted, with maritime traffic not fully restored.