Trump Claims “Major Iran Deal Progress” as Tehran Denies Talks, Alleges Market Manipulation
President Donald Trump says peace talks with Iran are making progress, but Iranian officials say no such talks exist, creating a direct contradiction at a critical moment in the war.
The dispute is raising new questions about whether the messaging is diplomacy, strategy, or something else entirely as oil prices surge and military strikes continue.
According to The Washington Post, Trump claimed “major agreement” had been reached through talks and delayed planned U.S. strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure. Officials say any communication has been indirect, with Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey acting as intermediaries.
Iran has rejected those claims outright. Officials called the reports “fake news” and accused the U.S. of spreading misinformation, with some suggesting the statements are aimed at influencing global oil markets.
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“It’s misinformation aimed at manipulating markets,” an Iranian official said, according to regional reporting.
The timing is significant. Oil prices have already climbed above $100 per barrel, and analysts note that even the perception of diplomacy can move energy markets quickly during conflict.
At the same time, fighting has not slowed. Missile strikes, drone attacks, and air campaigns across the region continue, while mediators struggle to establish even indirect communication between both sides.
What happens next may depend less on public statements and more on whether any real negotiations emerge behind the scenes.
For now, the gap between claims and reality remains unresolved.
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