Iranian Speaker Denies Trump’s Claim of Ongoing Talks
TEHRAN, Iran – Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has publicly refuted President Donald Trump’s assertion that negotiations between the two countries are underway. Ghalibaf characterized Trump’s claim as “fake news” intended to manipulate financial and oil markets, stating the U.S. president is attempting to “escape the quagmire in which the US and Israel are trapped.”
The denial comes after Trump announced talks were taking place, a statement initially dismissed by Ghalibaf, according to reports surfacing Tuesday. The conflicting accounts highlight the fractured nature of leadership surrounding the ongoing conflict.
The situation unfolds amidst heightened tensions, with recent reports indicating the Trump administration is considering Ghalibaf as a potential U.S.-backed leader in Iran, a move described as being in a “testing phase” by sources within the administration.
This latest development adds another layer of complexity to the already strained relationship between Washington and Tehran. The Global News Podcast reports this story as part of its ongoing coverage of international affairs, available twice daily on weekdays and daily on weekends.
