Iran Denies Ongoing Negotiations with United States

Mohsen Rezaei, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has officially refuted claims that Tehran is currently engaged in diplomatic negotiations with the United States. In a series of firm statements, the senior official characterized recent reports suggesting ongoing dialogue as entirely fabricated, labeling them as deceptive narratives intended to influence economic conditions and oil market stability. Rezaei specifically dismissed speculation regarding a potential meeting between himself and U.S. Vice President JD Vance, describing such rumors as baseless.

Tehran maintains that any path toward renewed diplomacy is strictly contingent upon Washington addressing a set of seven specific conditions previously established by the Iranian government. According to Rezaei, these requirements—which include the cessation of hostilities, the lifting of sanctions and the naval blockade, and the release of frozen assets—remain unmet. He emphasized that until the United States provides a clear and explicit response to these demands, Iran will not participate in formal talks.

This stance is further linked to the status of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint that Iran has kept closed as a strategic lever. Rezaei has repeatedly stated that the waterway will remain shut until Washington demonstrates a tangible commitment to Iran's terms. The official has criticized the U.S. administration for what he describes as a failure to provide concrete actions, suggesting that Washington is attempting to manufacture the appearance of progress to alleviate domestic and international pressure.

Recent diplomatic activity, including a high-level meeting between Rezaei and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, has focused on regional security and the delivery of messages from Iran’s leadership. While international observers continue to monitor the situation for signs of a breakthrough, Iranian officials maintain that they will no longer rely on written pledges alone. Instead, they are demanding verifiable, practical steps from the U.S. before any new phase of diplomatic engagement can be considered.