No Negotiation of any Kind- Iran Contradicts Trump on Alleged Talks
Last update: March 23, 2026
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Mahdavi Raja, Iranian envoy to Nigeria, debunked Donald Trump’s claim of “very good and productive” negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
Iran's ambassador to Nigeria, Mahdavi Raja, has denied US President Donald Trump's claims of "very good and productive" talks between Washington and Tehran.
CBI News notes that Raja stated that no negotiations of any kind have taken place between Iran and the US regarding energy infrastructure or any other matter, calling Trump's comments an attempt to influence the energy market and justify a temporary withdrawal from hostile actions against
Trump had announced a five-day pause in military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, citing ongoing discussions with Tehran. However, Iran's foreign ministry rejected Trump's claims, saying there were no talks and that the US president's remarks were aimed at reducing energy prices and buying time for military plans.
The move comes amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, with Trump warning last week that he would "hit and obliterate" Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz wasn't reopened. Iran responded by threatening to close the strait and target regional energy infrastructure.
