Iran mocks trump’s ‘talks’ claim, says US is negotiating with itself

Fresh confusion over possible diplomacy between Tehran and Washington has surfaced, with Iran firmly denying any contact even as the United States signals openness to a deal.

Reza Amiri Moghadam, Iran’s envoy in Islamabad, said there have been “no direct or indirect negotiations” with the United States, according to state news agency IRNA. His remarks directly contradict claims by Donald Trump, who said his administration was “talking to the right people” in Iran and insisted that Tehran was eager to reach an agreement.

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The sharp divergence highlights the deep mistrust that continues to define relations between the two countries, even as tensions in the region remain high.

Iran’s military also pushed back strongly against Washington’s claims. A spokesman dismissed the idea of ongoing talks, saying the United States was effectively “negotiating with itself”. In a separate statement, Ebrahim Zolfaghari of the Khatam al Anbiya Central Headquarters, the country’s main military command, criticised what he called a “self proclaimed global superpower”, warning that defeat should not be repackaged as diplomacy.

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In a video message carried by Iranian media, Zolfaghari questioned whether internal divisions in the United States had reached the point where it was imagining negotiations that do not exist. He added that stability in the region, in Iran’s view, depends on military strength rather than political compromise.

“Stability comes through strength,” he said, warning that the United States should not expect a return to previous levels of influence or energy pricing in the region. He also struck a defiant tone on future engagement, saying Iran would not come to terms with Washington “now or ever”.

Despite the hardening rhetoric, there are still signs of quiet diplomatic interest from elsewhere. Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan is ready to host talks aimed at resolving the conflict. Iran’s ambassador acknowledged that “friendly countries” are trying to create space for dialogue between Tehran and Washington, expressing hope that such efforts could eventually help end what he described as an imposed war.

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For now, however, the gap between public statements on both sides suggests that any meaningful переговорations remain distant. While Washington speaks of opportunity, Tehran’s message is clear: no talks are taking place, and no deal is on the table.