Iran has rejected claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump that Tehran had contacted Washington seeking a deal. Iranian officials strongly denied the statement, insisting that no such communication took place.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed reports suggesting that Iran had called the United States to negotiate. In a statement he said there had been no ceasefire request no negotiations, and no phone call made to the United States.

Araghchi also responded firmly to questions about the possibility of American military presence on Iranian territory. He stated that Iran is fully prepared to defend itself and warned that any attempt by the United States to deploy troops on Iranian soil would result in serious consequences and major destruction for the U.S.

Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that several countries have begun efforts to mediate the growing tensions. However he stressed that mediation should focus on the role of the United States and Israel which he accused of escalating the conflict.

Pezeshkian added that Iran seeks lasting peace and stability in the region, but emphasized that responsibility for the current crisis lies with those who initiated the confrontation.