Iran’s Foreign Ministry denies claims of US-Iran negotiations

Al Jazeera
March 30, 2026
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Iran's Foreign Ministry denies reports of ongoing negotiations with the United States.

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Iran's Foreign Ministry has denied reports of ongoing negotiations with the United States. The denial comes as speculation about potential diplomatic talks between the two countries has circulated in recent media coverage. The statement underscores the fraught state of US-Iran relations, which have remained tense over nuclear policy, sanctions, and regional conflicts. Iran's quick rejection of negotiation claims suggests the government wants to control its own narrative on diplomatic engagement with Washington. The denial does not clarify whether preliminary or back-channel discussions have occurred, leaving the actual status of any potential talks unclear.

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