Iran has denied holding negotiations with the United States despite President Donald Trump's announcement that talks would begin on Monday to end the ongoing war, now in its sixth month. The Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, stated during a televised press conference that Iran is not currently engaging in discussions with the United States and is instead focusing on talks with Oman regarding a temporary safe route through the Strait of Hormuz (dawn.com).
Trump announced on Sunday that new negotiations to de-escalate the conflict would start Monday afternoon, following a decision to hold off on planned strikes. He cited support from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, who believe a deal is possible. However, Iran has consistently denied any such talks, emphasizing its stance against U.S. involvement (gbnews.com).
The U.S. president also mentioned potential agreements on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program, though no formal timeline for a deal was set. Meanwhile, global oil prices have seen some relief as companies roll back prices in response to lower global oil prices, though supply concerns linked to the conflict remain (newsinfo.inquirer.net).
