Iran on Saturday rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that Tehran had requested continued negotiations with Washington. Iranian officials said no request for talks was made and reaffirmed their position on future diplomatic engagement. The dispute highlights continuing tensions between the two countries and affects efforts to revive diplomacy.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry dismissed Trump’s statement, saying Tehran had not asked the United States to resume negotiations. A ministry spokesperson clarified that Iran had only agreed to receive Qatari mediators during recent diplomatic contacts. The spokesperson stressed that this should not be interpreted as a request for direct talks with Washington.
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According to Reuters, the spokesperson also warned that Iran would respond if the United States violated any provision of the recent memorandum of understanding. He said Tehran would take reciprocal and proportionate action against any breach. Iranian state television also quoted the spokesperson as reaffirming that position.
The remarks came a day after Trump claimed Iran had requested continued negotiations and that Washington had accepted the proposal. Trump also stated that the United States had made it clear the ceasefire had ended. His comments drew an immediate response from Tehran, which rejected the claims as inaccurate.
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The exchange reflects the fragile state of US-Iran relations despite ongoing diplomatic efforts through regional mediators. Analysts say both sides remain cautious while monitoring compliance with recent understandings. Any further disagreements could complicate attempts to reduce tensions and restore broader negotiations.