Trump calls Iranian leadership ‘extremely duplicitous’ after Tehran denies new talks will start Monday - NBC News
President Trump and Iranian officials have offered conflicting accounts regarding the status of diplomatic negotiations. While Trump claims talks are underway, Iran denies formal negotiations with the U.S., citing only discussions with Oman.
Why it matters
The diplomatic tension between the U.S. and Iran regarding nuclear programs and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz has significant implications for global energy markets and regional stability.
President Donald Trump branded the Iranian regime “unbelievably duplicitous,” saying Iranian officials asked for talks on ending the war only to announce that no discussions would be held. Trump had earlier said that the United States and Iran will hold new discussions Monday afternoon, after he called off intense new strikes to allow for a deal on the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear program. However, Iran said it was not holding talks with the U.S. but was in discussions with Oman over a temporary safe route through the strait. “We currently do not have negotiations with America,” and Iran has no plans to host foreign delegations or send negotiators abroad in the coming days, Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told reporters. Trump later took to Truth Social, where he wrote: “Iranian Leadership is unbelievably duplicitous!
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