Iran has sharply dismissed claims by Donald Trump that Washington is negotiating with Tehran, as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East conflict.

In a televised statement, Ebrahim Zolfaqari mocked the assertion, questioning whether the United States was “negotiating with itself.” He firmly rejected any possibility of dialogue, signaling Tehran’s hardened stance.

The response comes as clashes between Iran and Israel enter their fourth week, with intensifying airstrikes causing widespread damage. The Israeli Defense Forces reported targeting infrastructure in Tehran, while Iranian outlets cited civilian impacts.

Regional instability has expanded, with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait intercepting drone threats. Meanwhile, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed attacks on Israeli and US-linked targets.

Trump recently suggested that talks were underway with “the right people” in Iran, reportedly tied to a proposed ceasefire and nuclear limitations. However, Iranian officials reiterated deep distrust toward US diplomacy, referencing past military actions.

The conflict has disrupted global oil flows, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, raising inflation fears worldwide. Emergency energy measures are being implemented as supply concerns mount.

Amid escalating tensions, Pakistan has offered to mediate talks, though prospects remain uncertain as military activity intensifies and diplomatic channels appear increasingly strained.