Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf at first dismissed talks took place, insisting Trump’s claim was ‘fake news’ designed to soothe markets

Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf at first dismissed talks took place, insisting Trump’s claim was ‘fake news’ designed to soothe markets

Tehran denied negotiations that delayed US strikes and Trump was vague on the details, but talks signal renewed push for peace from regional powers

President Trump says the US is already dealing with a "top person" in Iran, but Tehran denies that any talks have begun.

This does not mean the door is shut, as Iran's tough stance may be more about setting conditions than rejecting diplomacy.