Iran Denies Trump Negotiation Claims Amidst War & Oil Market Concerns

Jakarta –

The Iranian government has denied engaging in direct dialogue with U.S. President Donald Trump, characterizing claims of “productive talks” as an attempt to manipulate financial and oil markets.

The rebuttal was delivered by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament and a prominent figure in the country, who stated that no negotiations with Trump are currently underway.

“Trump is trying to manipulate financial and oil markets and secure out of the quagmire that the US and Israel are trapped in,” Ghalibaf said.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, confirmed receiving messages from “several friendly countries indicating the US request for negotiations aimed at ending the war,” but as well denied that any such talks had taken place.

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated he had spoken with Trump and acknowledged the U.S. Belief that a deal was possible, but vowed to continue military operations against Iran and Lebanon to protect Israel.

“Trump believes there is an opportunity to leverage the extraordinary achievements of the IDF and the US military to realize war objectives in a deal — a deal that will protect our vital interests,” Netanyahu said.

“At the same time, we continue to strike both in Iran and in Lebanon,” he added.

Oman previously served as a mediator in indirect talks between the U.S. And Iran before the recent escalation of conflict, with Egypt, Qatar, and Pakistan proposed as alternative intermediaries.