Iran Declares Diplomacy Over as Trump Predicts Quick End to Conflict.

Iran has stated that there is no more room for diplomacy as President Trump suggested that the ongoing war might wrap up very soon. On Monday, Trump mentioned that the United States is unsure if Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is still alive. Meanwhile, top Iranian official Ali Larijani criticized other Islamic nations, especially the UAE, for not supporting Iran during its conflict with the US and Israel. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noted that while oil prices are a concern, the timeline for the war remains uncertain. Additionally, Iran’s Foreign Ministry clarified that while the Strait of Hormuz remains open, the Iranian military is strictly monitoring and controlling all ship traffic in the area.

Reports have emerged claiming that Iranian officials contacted US envoy Steve Witkoff to reopen diplomatic talks with the Trump administration. According to White House sources, President Trump is open to future discussions but is not interested in negotiating at this moment. However, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly denied these claims, calling them a tactic to mislead the public and oil markets. He stated on social media that his last contact with the US envoy was before the latest military actions against Iran, which he says effectively killed any chance of diplomacy. Earlier reports from Axios and Drop Site News had also highlighted these conflicting claims regarding the potential outreach between the two nations. (Iranintl)

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