Iranian Embassy Disputes Trump's 'Diplomacy' Assertion, Cites Tehran's Threat as Reason for Pause

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Iran Rejects Trump's 'Good Talks' Claim, Says US Backed Down Due to Threats

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Firstpost•23-03-2026, 22:01

Iran Rejects Trump's 'Good Talks' Claim, Says US Backed Down Due to Threats

•Iran dismisses Trump's claim of 'good talks' and a pause in strikes, stating it was due to Iran's threat of retaliation.
•Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Iran's parliamentary speaker, called Trump's remarks 'fake news' to manipulate markets and escape the West Asia quagmire.
•The Islamic Republic of Iran's diplomatic mission in Afghanistan stated Trump 'backed down' after Iran warned of targeting regional energy infrastructure.
•Iranian media, including Press TV and Mehr news agency, denied any direct or indirect talks with the US.
•Iran's Foreign Ministry suggests Trump's remarks aim to decrease energy prices and buy time for military plans, urging regional concerns be directed at Washington.

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