Trump Denies Iran Talks as Tensions Rise Over Nuclear Program

US President Donald Trump has vehemently denied entering discussions with Iran, explicitly rejecting media reports that suggested his administration had considered easing financial restrictions for Iran's civilian nuclear program. In a recent post on Truth Social, Trump distanced himself from any negotiations, contrasting his stance to previous policies under former President Obama.

Tensions between the US and Iran continue to escalate, with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi insisting that any potential negotiations would require Trump to abandon his current tone towards Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei. Araghchi emphasized Iran's resilience and suggested that underestimating the nation could trigger revelations of its true capabilities.

Amidst accusations of disrespectful rhetoric, the US maintains its diplomatic channels, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. She reaffirmed the administration's commitment to diplomacy, indicating ongoing communications with Iran through intermediaries such as Qatar, despite recent US military actions targeting Iranian nuclear sites.

(With inputs from agencies.)