Iran Denies Trump’s Assertion That Deal Discussions Are Restarting

That contradicts the president after Trump said he held off on carrying out "the biggest attack since World War II" to allow talks to continue.

Iran denied President Trump’s assertion that Tehran is set to begin a new round of negotiations with the U.S..

That contradicts the president after Trump said he held off on carrying out “the biggest attack since World War II” to allow talks to continue.

Over the weekend, Trump said the U.S. was “all set to go” with what he described as a “massive attack” on Iran but scrapped the plans at the request of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

Trump said the three Middle East allies expressed confidence about a deal emerging to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s nuclear capability. He said Iran “very strongly” asked the U.S. hold off on the attack as well.

Trump said talks with Iran would begin Monday. But the Iranian Foreign Ministry said Iran is not currently holding talks with the U.S. and is instead in discussions with Oman about a temporary safe route through the strait.