Iran denies requesting US talks, warns of 'reciprocal' response

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Friday denied reports suggesting Tehran had requested negotiations with Washington, warning that any breach of commitments by Washington would trigger immediate reciprocal measures, according to the official IRNA news agency.

Denial of negotiation requests

Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei rejected claims of Iranian requests for talks. "The Islamic Republic of Iran has made no request for negotiations with the US," he said, citing what he called repeated US violations of last month's framework peace deal.

Warning of reciprocal measures

Baghaei warned that Tehran would respond to any transgression. "Any breach of commitments by Washington will be met with reciprocal action by Iran," he stated, noting that policy remains based on "commitment for commitment."

Trump's counter-claims

The statement followed claims by US President Donald Trump that Iran asked to continue "talks," which Washington agreed to. Trump also maintained that the ceasefire secured last month between the two nations was "over."

The framework peace deal was signed last month after weeks of heightened tensions. Washington and Tehran have traded accusations of violations since the agreement took effect, raising concerns of renewed hostilities in the region.