Trump says Iran seeks peace, Tehran calls claim ‘Fake News’

2026-03-24 - 07:03

US President Donald Trump stated that discussions with Iran are ongoing to “determine whether a broader agreement can be reached,” asserting that “this time, Iran means business; they want to settle. They want peace.” However, Tehran swiftly rejected these claims. Iran’s parliamentary speaker dismissed the assertions as “fake news,” warning that such statements are being “used to manipulate financial and oil markets.” The conflicting accounts highlight the ongoing uncertainty surrounding US-Iran relations, with global observers closely monitoring developments in the Gulf amid rising tensions and energy market volatility, Al-Jazeera reports. According to the Independent, on Monday, Trump had emphasized that “very good and productive” discussions aimed at ending the conflict were underway, a claim quickly dismissed by Iran’s parliament speaker.