NewsFeedSenior Iranian Officials have denied that Iran held talks with the US, just hours after President Donald Trump claimed “very good and productive conversations” had taken place towards ending the war. Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem explains.Published On 23 Mar 2026
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Iranian officials dismiss claims of US talks
On March 23, 2026, Iranian officials refuted claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump that the two countries had engaged in "very good and productive conversations" aimed at ending the war.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-23 · 21:14 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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On March 23, 2026, Iranian officials refuted claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump that the two countries had engaged in "very good and productive conversations" aimed at ending the war. The denial from Iranian officials came shortly after Trump's announcement. The article, reported by Al Jazeera's Ali Hashem, focuses on the conflicting accounts regarding potential talks between Iran and the United States. The core issue is whether or not discussions occurred between the two nations regarding the resolution of the ongoing conflict, with Iran denying Trump's assertion.
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The conversations Trump claimed were aimed towards ending the war.
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President Donald Trump claimed “very good and productive conversations” had taken place.
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Iranian officials denied that Iran held talks with the US.
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