Trump Claims Progress, Tehran Pushes Back
Iran denies seeking talks with Washington despite Donald Trump claiming diplomatic progress, as a fragile pause in fighting raises cautious hopes of easing regional tensions, reports Asian Lite US News Desk Iran has insisted it has neither requested nor resumed negotiations with the United States, despite President Donald Trump claiming Washington and Tehran are holding good talks following a temporary pause in hostilities. Speaking at a weekly press briefing in Tehran on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei dismissed reports that Iran had sought direct negotiations with Washington, saying no talks were currently taking place. Mediators may convey messages