Iranian media has pushed back against Donald Trump’s claim that negotiations are underway between Washington and Tehran, dismissing the U.S. President’s announcement as false and politically motivated. Reports from Iranian outlets on Monday, March 23, stated that no talks had taken place despite Trump’s declaration that discussions were progressing toward ending the conflict. Mehr news agency, citing Iran’s foreign ministry, said plainly that “there are no talks between Tehran and Washington,” adding that Trump’s remarks were part of an effort “to reduce energy prices.” Several other Iranian media organisations carried similar denials.
The rebuttal came hours after Trump posted a lengthy message on social media claiming that the United States and Iran had engaged in “very good and productive conversations” over the previous two days. The post, which contained multiple errors, asserted that the two countries were working toward a “complete and total resolution” of hostilities and that he had instructed the Department of War to postpone military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days. The message immediately sent oil prices tumbling before Iranian officials publicly rejected the claim.
Tehran’s swift dismissal has added another layer of uncertainty to an already volatile situation, with both sides trading accusations and global markets reacting sharply to conflicting statements. As tensions continue to rise, Iran maintains that no negotiations are taking place, while Trump insists that talks are underway—leaving the international community questioning the true state of U.S.–Iran relations.
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