Iran's Strong Denial#
Iran’s Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, firmly denied reports of any negotiations with the United States. He described these claims as fake news, suggesting they are intended to manipulate financial and oil markets.
Context of the Claims#
The denial comes after President Trump mentioned that his representatives had discussions with a senior Iranian official. Trump indicated that there was agreement on several issues, and he softened his earlier threats against Iran's power plants, citing productive talks.
Statements from Officials#
An Israeli official reported that US envoys, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, were in communication with Ghalibaf. However, Trump did not disclose the name of the Iranian official involved, expressing concern for their safety.
Iranian Stance#
Ghalibaf emphasized that the Iranian people expect full accountability from aggressors. He stated that all officials are united in support of their leader and the public until this objective is met.