TEHRAN / WASHINGTON — Iran has issued a direct rebuttal to assertions by U.S. President Donald Trump that bilateral negotiations between Washington and Tehran are set to commence, explicitly denying that any dialogue with American officials is underway or scheduled.

Speaking via official state media through the Tasnim News Agency, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei clarified that Tehran is not hosting U.S. delegations nor preparing to send envoys for direct talks with Washington.

Clarification on Oman Talks & The Strait of Hormuz

Addressing speculation surrounding maritime traffic in the Persian Gulf, Baghaei outlined the specific scope of ongoing diplomatic engagements:

• Exclusive Mediation via Muscat: Iran’s only active technical and diplomatic discussions are being conducted with Oman.
• Limited Maritime Scope: The talks with Omani officials pertain strictly to establishing a temporary, technical shipping route within the Strait of Hormuz for specific commercial traffic.
• Strait Remains Closed: Baghaei emphasized that technical arrangements with Oman do not equate to a general reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. He reiterated that as long as what Tehran characterizes as U.S. aggression and violations continue, the strategic waterway will remain closed to general international transit.

Rebuttal of Washington’s Narrative

Iranian officials portrayed President Trump’s public announcements—which claimed an imminent deal and the start of formal negotiations—as a deliberate attempt to manipulate global oil market sentiment and influence financial markets.

Tehran reiterated its firm position: no direct talks with the United States are occurring, and no comprehensive reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will take place under current American pressure.

Diplomatic Reality vs. White House Claims

  U.S. CLAIM:          Bilateral talks set to commence; deal imminent on Strait reopening
  IRAN REBUTTAL:       No talks taking place or planned with U.S. officials (Tasnim)
  ACTIVE DIALOGUE:     Oman-mediated technical discussions on temporary shipping routes
  STRAIT STATUS:       Remains closed under IRGC oversight; no general opening