Iran Rejects Active US Talks, Contradicting White House Claims

On August 3, 2026, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran is not currently negotiating with the United States, contradicting Washington's claims that talks toward a final deal under the June 2026 Memorandum of Understanding were imminent. That MOU commits both parties to reaching a final deal within 60 days, with the option to extend.