Rezaei denies US claim of talks with Iran, calls it a lie

Major General Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said in an exclusive interview with Al Mayadeen TV on Tuesday that the United States is fabricating claims about negotiations with Iran. The interview was reported by Press TV. Rezaei said the Americans are spreading "pure lies" solely to reduce economic pressure and lower global oil prices. "The Americans' claim about continuing negotiations or holding a meeting in Qatar is a pure lie," he said. He reiterated Iran's firm stance on the strategic Strait of Hormuz and noted that Tehran has presented seven specific conditions as the undeniable rights of the Iranian nation. "I emphasize that at the present moment, we are not conducting any negotiations with the Americans, and there are no negotiations between us and Washington," Rezaei added.

The remarks follow media speculation initiated by Western outlets about potential diplomatic breakthroughs between Washington and Tehran. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian forces has severely disrupted global energy markets, sending oil prices soaring and triggering a major economic shock. This energy crisis has disproportionately affected Western economies and contributed to severe domestic inflation in the United States. The Trump administration, already dealing with a midterm election defeat driven by voter anger over the war's economic toll, has sought to suppress oil prices.

According to the report, the United States has repeatedly attempted to use Qatari mediators to avoid direct diplomatic humiliation. Recently, JD Vance sent a letter to Iranian officials via Doha proposing a framework for talks. Iranian officials dismissed it as "unconvincing." Tehran has made clear that any dialogue is entirely contingent upon Washington first accepting Iran's seven non-negotiable conditions. These prerequisites include the complete lifting of sanctions, the payment of war reparations, and an end to all regional hostilities.

Rezaei's comments underscore Iran's position that no negotiations are taking place and that the US claims are aimed at managing economic pressures. The report by Mehr News, citing Press TV, added that Iranian officials have consistently rejected the US proposals as insufficient and that the seven conditions remain central to any future talks.