Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Tehran has not requested any form of dialogue with the United States. In a report published by state media on Wednesday, Araghchi clarified that he had no recent contact with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and dismissed as baseless claims that Iran had initiated talks with Washington.

Araghchi added that Iran continues to maintain communication with several intermediary countries, through which consultations and discussions are ongoing at various levels. Analysts noted that while tensions between Iran and the United States remain high, Tehran’s statement suggests that diplomatic channels through mediators have not been completely severed.

Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Iran had shown interest in negotiations amid Washington’s increased military presence in the Middle East, including the deployment of aircraft carrier groups. He said Tehran had reached out multiple times to seek an understanding with the United States.