Iran Denies Ongoing Talks with US, Contradicting Trump's Claim

Iran's foreign ministry clarified that no talks are currently taking place between the United States and Iran. The ministry also rejected claims that Tehran wants to resume talks. According to the foreign ministry, Iran has not taken any such initiative. The ministry said that it is "not in our DNA" to start talks with the United States. Iran's statement is in stark contrast to Trump's claim that talks between the two countries are continuing. The pause in military strikes between the United States and Iran continued for the second consecutive day in recent days. It raised hopes that diplomatic efforts between the two countries could move forward. The easing of military tensions also affected the global oil market and sent oil prices plummeting. However, Iran reiterated that no talks are taking place with the United States, meaning a temporary pause in the conflict and the start of talks are separate issues. Ambassador to the United States Mike Wallis told Fox News that the president has left some room for negotiations.