Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Iran denies US negotiation claims
Iran and the United States are not currently talking to each other about important issues.
Iran says they are not interested in talking to the US, and the US says they are trying to talk but Iran is not responding.
There was a time when both countries were ready to fight, but now they are not attacking each other.
The US says they are still ready to fight if they need to, but they are also giving talking a chance.
Iran says a very important waterway is closed to all ships.
Iran denies any negotiations with the US, stating it's not in their DNA to seek talks with Washington.
The US maintains that diplomatic efforts are ongoing, with President Trump suggesting negotiations are in progress.
Iran claims the US requested talks, not the other way around.
The US Ambassador to the UN indicates that President Trump is allowing diplomacy to continue while keeping military options available.
The Strait of Hormuz remains completely closed to all lanes, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
- Who
- Iran and the United States
- What
- Denial of negotiations by Iran, US claims of ongoing diplomatic efforts
- When
- July 27, 2020
- Where
- Iran and the United States
- Why
- To clarify the status of negotiations and diplomatic efforts between the two countries
Iran's Stance
US Stance
Negotiations Status
Iran's Stance
Iran denies any negotiations with the US, stating it's not in their DNA to seek talks with Washington.
US Stance
The US maintains that diplomatic efforts are ongoing, with President Trump suggesting negotiations are in progress.
Initiation of Talks
Iran's Stance
Iran claims the US requested talks, not the other way around.
US Stance
The US Ambassador to the UN indicates that President Trump is allowing diplomacy to continue.
- Date of Statement
- July 27, 2020
- Location of Strait of Hormuz
- Strategic waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman
- US Ambassador to the UN
- Mike Waltz
- US President
- Donald Trump
- Iranian Foreign Ministry's Position
- No negotiations with the US, not in their DNA to seek talks
- US Administration's Position
- Diplomatic efforts are continuing, military options available
- Status of Strait of Hormuz
- Completely closed to all lanes