Iranian officials on Monday flatly rejected President Donald Trump's assertion that new peace talks with the United States were scheduled to begin, stating that no negotiations were underway or planned.
Trump, traveling back to Washington on Sunday, had claimed that he called off a "massive attack" on Iran at the request of unspecified regional partners, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. He told reporters that these partners believed a deal with Iran was "imminent" and that negotiations would commence Monday afternoon.
However, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, stated that Tehran had no plans to host foreign delegations or send negotiators abroad. He clarified that the only ongoing discussions were with Oman concerning the management of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway that has seen disruptions to global energy markets since Feb. 28.
A senior Iranian source also told Reuters that no talks were planned and that Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi, who is currently on a religious pilgrimage in Iraq, would be unavailable until at least the end of the week.
This exchange comes amid heightened tensions following reports of U.S. airstrikes in Iran. Video footage released by CENTCOM showed a strike targeting Iranian military infrastructure, and images emerged depicting smoke rising over Ahvaz, Iran, on July 30, 2026.