Trump Confirms Iran Talks as Tehran Denies Negotiations and Markets React

Conflicting statements from Washington and Tehran emerge as U.S. delays strikes and financial markets swing sharply.

By yourNEWS Media Newsroom

President Donald Trump reaffirmed Monday that discussions with Iran had taken place, pushing back on statements from Iranian officials and state media denying that any negotiations occurred.

In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said the United States had engaged in “very good and productive conversations” with Iran over the previous two days regarding a broader resolution to hostilities in the Middle East. He added that he had ordered a five-day delay on planned military strikes targeting Iranian energy infrastructure.

Iranian officials and state-linked outlets disputed that characterization. According to coverage cited by ABC News, Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied that talks with Washington were taking place and stated that any de-escalation efforts were being pursued through regional intermediaries.

In a televised interview, Fox News host Maria Bartiromo relayed remarks from Trump indicating that discussions had occurred through representatives. “He said the most recent talks happened last night with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and their counterparts,” she said in a clip.

Iranian media continued to reject the U.S. account. A statement attributed to Tehran’s Foreign Ministry said, “There are initiatives by regional countries to de-escalate tensions, and our response to all of them is clear: We are not the party that started this war, and all these requests should be referred to Washington,” according to reporting cited in the same coverage.

Additional reporting circulated online noted that Iranian officials described Trump’s statements as an attempt to manage timing and broader geopolitical dynamics. In a separate post, commentary highlighted Tehran’s position that no direct negotiations were underway.

Financial markets reacted rapidly to the conflicting reports. Following Trump’s initial statement about productive talks, equities surged, with the S&P 500 posting a sharp increase in early trading. However, sentiment reversed after Iranian denials were reported, leading to a subsequent decline. A widely circulated analysis described a rapid swing in market value within minutes of the competing announcements.

The differing accounts underscore ongoing uncertainty surrounding diplomatic efforts, with both sides presenting conflicting narratives as military and economic pressures continue to evolve.