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Iran denies talks with US as Trump halts strikes at the last minute

Iran denies talks with US as Trump halts strikes at the last minute Iran has denied any talks are ongoing with the US despite a claim from Donald Trump, who called off strikes on the country on Saturday. Trump had announced that negotiations with Iran would begin on Monday after he decided to hold off on new strikes against the Islamic Republic in order to pursue a deal. "Obviously, they don't…

The United States halted military strikes on Iran on Saturday after President Donald Trump announced he would pursue talks with the country instead. Trump stated that negotiations would commence on Monday, aiming to reach a deal. However, Iran's foreign ministry has denied any ongoing discussions with the US, asserting that talks are instead taking place with Oman concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Despite Trump's call to negotiate, Iran remains firm in its denial of any parallel talks with Washington.

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