Iran has denied a claim by President Donald Trump that negotiations between the United States and Iran were set to begin after planned U.S. strikes were called off. The conflicting statements have raised uncertainty about whether direct diplomatic contacts are taking place and whether a broader effort to reach an agreement is under way.
Iranian officials said no talks with the United States were currently being conducted and rejected the assertion that negotiations were restarting. The denial contrasts with Trump’s account and leaves unclear whether the two countries have exchanged messages through intermediaries or held any discussions about reducing tensions.
Separate reports said Iran and Oman held talks concerning the possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important waterway. The reports placed those discussions alongside the dispute over the status of U.S.-Iran contacts, but did not establish that they represented formal negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
The competing accounts come amid heightened regional tensions and uncertainty over the consequences of the decision to call off the strikes. Further statements from the United States, Iran and Oman could clarify whether any diplomatic channel exists and what conditions would govern future talks.
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