Iran has strongly refuted claims by US President Donald Trump about ongoing discussions between Washington and Tehran, calling them baseless and misleading.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that no negotiations have taken place, alleging that such claims are being circulated to sway global financial and energy markets while diverting attention from what he described as strategic difficulties faced by the US and Israel.

In a statement shared publicly, Ghalibaf emphasised that Iran remains firm in its stance, adding that the country’s leadership and citizens are united in seeking accountability against those they consider aggressors.

The remarks come in response to Trump’s recent announcement that the US would temporarily hold off on planned strikes targeting Iranian energy infrastructure. The US President had claimed that the decision followed “constructive” discussions between the two sides and hinted at a possible diplomatic breakthrough, with talks expected to continue over several days.

However, voices within Iran have questioned this narrative. Seyed Mohammad Marandi, a Tehran-based academic, suggested that such statements could be aimed at influencing oil prices, noting that similar comments have coincided with market movements in the past.

He also dismissed the idea of active negotiations, arguing that the US lacks the leverage to alter the current situation, particularly around the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz.

The exchange highlights the widening gap in narratives between Washington and Tehran, even as tensions remain high and global markets react to developments in the region.