Tehran requests no talks with Washington - Araghchi

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he has not been in contact with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in recent days or requested negotiations, state media reports.

U.S. President Donald Trump said yesterday that another “armada” is floating toward Iran and that he hopes Tehran will make a deal with Washington.

"There was no contact between me and Witkoff in recent days and no request for negotiations was made from us," Araghchi said.

According to him, several countries are acting as intermediaries and remain in contact with Tehran.

"Our stance is clear, negotiations don’t go along with threats and talks can only take place when there are no longer menaces and excessive demands," Araghchi said.