Trump Says Iran Wants Deal Despite Public Denial
US President Donald Trump said he was “not sure what they are referring to” after Iranian media denied that Tehran was engaged in talks with Washington, while also insisting that Iran “wants to make a deal badly.” The exchange underlined the gap between the public positions of the two sides even as the United States has paused immediate strikes on Iranian power infrastructure.
Trump Responds To Iran Denial Of Talks
Trump brushed aside Iran’s public denial by saying he was not sure what Tehran meant. He maintained that communication is happening and repeated his claim that Iran is eager for an agreement. His response came after Iranian media rejected the US version that discussions were underway over pausing strikes on energy-related targets.
US Keeps Diplomacy Message Alive
The latest remarks fit into Washington’s broader attempt to combine military pressure with diplomatic signalling. Trump had already announced a five-day pause on possible strikes against Iranian power plants, presenting it as an opportunity for talks. His new comments show that the United States still wants to project the idea that a negotiated outcome remains possible despite the military tension.
Conflicting Claims Keep Crisis Unclear
The differing statements from Washington and Tehran show that the diplomatic situation remains uncertain. While the US continues to suggest that discussions are taking place, Iran has publicly denied that version of events. That contradiction keeps the broader conflict fragile, especially with energy security, regional stability and the Strait of Hormuz still at the centre of the crisis.
