Iran rejects Trump's claim of US talks

Iran on Monday denied US President Donald Trump's assertion that negotiations between Washington and Tehran are underway, with the Foreign Ministry stating it is 'not engaged in any negotiations' and that restarting dialogue is 'not in our DNA'. The denial came as military strikes remained paused for a second day, fueling speculation about diplomatic efforts. Iran also reaffirmed that the Strait of Hormuz remains completely closed to all lanes.