Iran Denies Direct US Talks: Ghalibaf Rejects Trump's Negotiator Claim on Social Media
Iran's parliament speaker publicly rejects Trump's claim of direct negotiations through him as mediator.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has firmly rejected claims made by Donald Trump that he was acting as a key interlocutor in ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States. Dismissing the assertion, Ghalibaf accused Washington of “promoting desires as news” while simultaneously escalating threats against Tehran.
In a strongly worded response, Ghalibaf warned that any further military escalation by US or Israeli forces would provoke a much stronger retaliation from Iran. He described such actions as a “big mistake,” signalling that Tehran remains prepared to respond decisively to any aggression. His remarks reflect the rising tensions in the region amid ongoing conflict and diplomatic uncertainty.
Tehran has consistently denied engaging in any direct negotiations with Washington, reiterating that any communication has taken place only through intermediaries. Iranian officials have acknowledged receiving messages related to Trump’s reported interest in talks, but have maintained that no formal or direct dialogue is underway.
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Trump, however, has claimed otherwise. In a recent interview, he stated that the US was engaged in “direct talks” with Iranian leaders and suggested that Ghalibaf could be a potential channel for negotiations. He also indicated that clarity on whether such engagement could progress would emerge within days, further intensifying speculation around backchannel diplomacy.
Reports in recent weeks had suggested that Ghalibaf was being considered by Washington as a possible conduit, despite his known ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and his hardline political stance. However, US officials have so far refrained from publicly confirming any such role, leaving room for ambiguity in the narrative.
Adding another layer to the developments, Ghalibaf was reportedly among key Iranian figures removed from potential Israeli target lists amid diplomatic overtures. Trump had earlier remarked that publicly naming negotiation channels in Iran could put those individuals at risk, further complicating the situation.
In parallel, Trump has also claimed that Iran has shown willingness to accept several of the demands conveyed through mediators, including those reportedly sent via Pakistan. While Washington has projected optimism about the progress of talks, Tehran’s firm denial underscores the deep mistrust and complexity surrounding any potential resolution.
The conflicting statements from both sides highlight the fragile and uncertain state of diplomacy in the region, where narratives of negotiation and confrontation continue to unfold simultaneously, keeping global attention firmly fixed on developments between Iran and the United States.
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