THE TELEGRAPH: Iran warned of “special plans” for Israel and its allies tonight as it denied that negotiations with Washington were under way.
Sources close to the regime said that the plans – probably referring to missile and drone strikes – would “completely remove the hope of negotiations,” Iranian state media reported.
It is the latest sign from Tehran that it does not intend to bow to Donald Trump’s threats against its energy infrastructure if it does not agree a peace deal.
The US president earlier claimed that there had been “very strong” peace talks with Iran. He insisted that the two sides could be close to a deal and floated the idea of helping to run the country.
But Tehran dismissed his comments as “fake news” and officials have consistently said that no negotiations are taking place.
Iranian sources also told the semi-official Fars news agency that it would not open the Strait of Hormuz until the US completely withdrew, evacuated its Middle East bases, paid compensation and provided the regime with guarantees not to attack again. » | Robert White. Iona Cleave. Benedict Smith, US Reporter | Monday, March 23, 2026
