Iran Slams Donald Trump for ‘Fake’ Claims of US-Iran Talks, Says Move Meant to Manipulate Markets

Iran has strongly rejected US President Donald Trump's claims that Washington and Tehran recently held positive discussions, accusing him of spreading misleading information that could influence global financial markets.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the reports of talks between the two countries were completely false and were being circulated to affect oil prices and stock markets at a sensitive time. In a series of posts on X, Ghalibaf stated that no negotiations had taken place with the United States, dismissing the claims as "fake news".

According to the Iranian leader, the narrative about diplomatic engagement was being pushed to manipulate financial and energy markets while helping Washington and its allies deflect attention from the current regional tensions. He said such claims were an attempt to create the impression that tensions in the Middle East were easing.

Ghalibaf also stressed that Iran's leadership remains united and that the country's officials stand firmly alongside Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and the Iranian people. He added that many in Iran are demanding strong action against what they describe as aggression.

Trump had earlier said the United States had held "very good" and "productive" talks with Iranian representatives over the past two days. In a post on Truth Social, he claimed the discussions were aimed at finding a "complete and total" solution to the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East and said he had instructed the US military not to target Iran's power plants or energy facilities for the next five days.

However, Iranian officials quickly denied the assertion. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei reiterated that no talks had taken place and said Tehran's position on key issues - including the strategic Strait of Hormuz - remains unchanged.

The exchange highlights the deep divide between the two sides, with Iran accusing the US president of making misleading statements that could sway global markets and shape perceptions about the conflict.