23.03.2026 16:51
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that talks with Iran were going well and that attacks had been postponed for 5 days. This statement was denied by Iran, which stated that no talks had taken place. Following these mutual messages, the U.S. press reported that Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan had been mediating between Iran and the U.S. for the past 2 days.
After U.S. President Trump's announcement that talks with Iran were going well, a series of denials came from Tehran; the mediation traffic involving Turkey also drew attention.
TRUMP'S WORDS ON "TALKS" AND DELAY
While U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran have been ongoing for 24 days, a notable development occurred. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that talks were being held with Iran and that the process was progressing positively. Trump also announced that military attacks on Iran's energy facilities were postponed for 5 days, depending on the success of the talks.
CLEAR RESPONSE FROM IRAN: NO TALKS
Trump's statements were met with a response in Tehran. Iranian officials speaking to the Fars News Agency stated that there had been no direct or indirect talks with the U.S. The officials claimed that Trump had taken a step back, saying, "He withdrew when he learned that our targets would encompass all energy stations in the region."
DENIAL FROM THE FOREIGN MINISTRY
The Iranian Foreign Ministry also rejected the claims of talks. The statement suggested that Trump was trying to buy time.
MEDIATION TRAFFIC HAS ACCELERATED
On the other hand, diplomatic traffic has gained momentum to reduce the escalating tension between the U.S. and Iran. According to reports in the U.S. press, Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan have taken on a mediation role.
According to a report by Axios based on a U.S. source, senior officials from the three countries have been in separate contacts with both White House representative Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi over the past two days.
MESSAGE OF "PROGRESS BEING MADE"
A U.S. source stated that the process is ongoing, saying, "Mediation is continuing and progress is being made. The goal is to end the war and resolve all issues."