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Iran Confirms Contact With U.S. Envoy but Denies Starting Formal Negotiations

U.S.-Iran Diplomatic Communications·March 31 – April 2, 2026
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Iran Confirms Contact With U.S. Envoy but Denies Starting Formal Negotiations

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that Iran is exchanging messages with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff through various intermediaries. Araghchi stated that these messages are not formal negotiations because Iran does not trust the current U.S. administration enough to talk. Iran also rejected claims from President Trump that their president asked for a ceasefire, calling the reports entirely baseless. Recent U.S. intelligence assessments show that Iran is still very skeptical about using diplomacy to solve the current conflict. While communication channels remain open, Iranian officials continue to focus on military readiness and control over the Strait of Hormuz during the regional crisis.
Iran's FM confirms contact with US envoy WitkoffUS messages via Witkoff are not negotiations: AraghchiIran dismisses Trump's ceasefire claim as baseless

Key Statements

AAl Jazeera Online

“Iran's Foreign Minister confirms ongoing message exchanges with the U.S. via envoy Steve Witkoff but states no formal negotiations are occurring due to a lack of trust.”

This confirms the specific channel of communication and the current diplomatic status.

PPBS.org

“Iran's Foreign Ministry dismisses President Trump's claim of a ceasefire request as baseless and asserts military control over the Strait of Hormuz.”

This highlights the conflict between U.S. claims and Iranian military posturing.

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Iran dismisses Trump's claim that their president wants a ceasefire as 'baseless'

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US messages via Witkoff and intermediaries are not negotiations: Araghchi

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War on Iran: Three key takeaways from Araghchi's interview with Al Jazeera

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Iran's FM confirms contact with US envoy Witkoff, denies talks under way

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