US projects optimism about the "talks", Iran doesn't recognize them: "Fantasy"

The US and Iran are divided over whether they are conducting negotiations. Trump's envoy, Jared Kushner, claims that talks with Iran are better than ever, but Iran strongly denies this. Revolutionary Guard spokesman Hossein Moghbi called Trump's remarks a "fantasy" and a "lie," saying there are no talks between Guard officials and Americans. Kushner said contacts are being made with "different parts" of the Iranian government, but Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi clarified that Tehran has not yet decided whether to resume negotiations.

The US and Iran are divided over whether they are conducting negotiations. President Trump's special envoy, Jared Kushner, said this evening (Monday) that talks with Iran are better than ever, but understandings have not yet been reached. Kushner, who visited the Middle East and met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said the talks are being conducted with "different parts" of the Iranian government. In contrast, Revolutionary Guard spokesman Hossein Moghbi strongly denied this, saying, "There are no talks between Revolutionary Guard officials and Americans. This lie of Trump's is nothing but a fantasy that befell him due to illusions resulting from defeat and despair in the war." Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the mediators Qatar and Pakistan are exchanging messages, but that does not mean Iran is entering negotiations, and no decision has been made on whether to resume them. Trump told reporters that Iran wants to reach an agreement, and that it must not have nuclear weapons. He also referred to the Strait of Hormuz, saying he likes the idea of declaring it American territory, and that the blockade was very effective. Trump added that Iran is in big trouble, with 300% inflation, and that its military has been completely defeated.