Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:05pm on 23 Mar 2026,Monday International
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has strongly rejected US President Donald Trump’s claims of ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington, calling them “fake news.” He alleged the statements were aimed at manipulating global financial and oil markets and distracting from challenges faced by the US and Israel. Trump had earlier said “productive talks” were underway and hinted at a possible deal to ease tensions. However, Iranian officials denied any direct or indirect discussions, reinforcing a hardline stance amid the ongoing conflict. The dispute highlights deep mistrust between the two sides as geopolitical tensions continue to impact global markets. (PC: India Today)
