Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:17am on 31 Mar 2026,Tuesday International
Iran has rejected US claims of ongoing negotiations, stating no direct or indirect talks have occurred since the war began on February 28. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said only requests and proposals from United States were received via intermediaries, including Pakistan. Tehran emphasised its focus on defence amid continued military action and cited past “betrayals” in diplomacy. Meanwhile, Donald Trump and the White House maintain talks are progressing. The conflict, launched under Operation Epic Fury, has entered its second month without de-escalation, despite competing peace proposals and rising regional tensions.
