Iranian media sharply questioned US President Donald Trump's words about the alleged direct talks between Washington and Tehran planned for Saturday. This is reported by CNN, reports UNN.
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The publication "Nour News", which has ties to the highest bodies of national security of Iran, called this initiative nothing more than an element of informational pressure.
In its publication, the resource emphasized that such statements have no real diplomatic basis, but are part of an information strategy designed to influence the international audience.
This is not a sign of diplomatic reality, but rather a cunning attempt to provoke public opinion and unleash a war of narratives
When asked by journalists about a possible meeting in the format of direct contacts, representatives of Iran at the UN refrained from any comments.
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi recalled that Tehran has repeatedly denied the possibility of direct discussions with the American side, but expressed its readiness for dialogue through a third party. According to him, Oman can act as a mediator in such a process.
For his part, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Bakai, even before Trump's statements, expressed disappointment with the lack of US reaction to Iran's initiative on indirect negotiations, calling this proposal "generous."
Let us remind you
Donald Trump announced direct negotiations with Tehran regarding the nuclear program. He noted that the situation around Iran is moving to a "very dangerous territory."