Iran on Monday rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim of a five-day ceasefire and ongoing negotiations, denying any talks with Washington and describing the move as a “retreat” under pressure.
The response from Tehran came within hours of Trump’s announcement that the United States would pause planned military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, citing “very good and productive” discussions between the two sides.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry категорically denied that any negotiations were underway, accusing Washington of attempting to “buy time” while regional developments unfold independently of US involvement.
Adding to the sharp rebuttal, Iranian state-linked media and voices associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) asserted that no talks had taken place, claiming that the US decision to halt strikes reflected fears of retaliation rather than diplomatic progress.
Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for Iran’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, struck a defiant tone, saying: “The battle continues... and another defeat for the devil. Trump and the United States have once again been defeated.”
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The remarks underline Tehran’s attempt to frame the development as a strategic victory, portraying US restraint as the outcome of pressure rather than negotiation.
Earlier, Trump had announced a five-day pause on military strikes targeting Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, linking the decision to ongoing diplomatic engagement. He said the move was conditional and intended to create space for a broader resolution of hostilities, adding that further steps would depend on the progress of talks.
However, the starkly conflicting narratives from Washington and Tehran have heightened uncertainty over the situation. While the US has presented the pause as a diplomatic opening, Iran has rejected the premise of negotiations altogether, signalling that mistrust between the two sides remains deep.
The divergence comes at a time when tensions in West Asia are already impacting global energy markets and supply chains. The absence of any acknowledged dialogue raises concerns over the durability of the pause and the risk of renewed escalation once the five-day period ends.
For now, the situation remains fluid, with the coming days expected to be critical in determining whether tensions ease or intensify further.
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