By Staff Reporter
Tehran has rejected claims by Donald Trump that the United States is engaged in peace talks with Iran, describing the statements as “fake news” intended to influence global financial and oil markets.
The denial comes after Trump suggested that discussions were underway to reach a broader agreement, asserting that Iran was ready to “settle” and pursue peace. However, Iran’s parliamentary speaker firmly refuted the claims, insisting that no such negotiations are taking place.
Following Trump’s remarks and his decision to delay planned US strikes on Iranian power facilities by five days, global oil prices fell sharply by around 11 percent, reflecting market sensitivity to developments in the conflict.
Despite talk of diplomacy, military operations continue to intensify. The United States Central Command confirmed that US forces are carrying out ongoing strikes on Iranian targets, while Iran has launched missiles and drones targeting Gulf nations, including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.
Meanwhile, Israeli air raids have expanded into Beirut, where attacks on southern neighbourhoods have contributed to a growing humanitarian toll. According to Lebanon’s Health Ministry, at least 1,039 people have been killed and 2,786 injured since March 2.
