Iran says no talks with US, calls Trump statements a ‘bluff’

Iranian officials have rejected Donald Trump's recent statements about potential negotiations, characterizing them as a "bluff" and denying that any direct or indirect talks with the United States are occurring. The dismissal suggests heightened tensions between the two countries, which have been at odds over Iran's nuclear program, regional influence, and sanctions for decades. Trump has previously signaled openness to negotiations with Iran, but Tehran's rebuke indicates skepticism about his willingness to offer meaningful concessions or a genuine path to dialogue. The Iranian stance complicates any potential diplomatic efforts the Trump administration might pursue in the Middle East, where US-Iran relations remain a central foreign policy challenge. With both sides publicly trading accusations about bad faith, prospects for near-term negotiations appear dim.