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Trump Claims Iran Negotiations Underway; Tehran Calls It "Fake News"

3/27/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump says negotiations with Iran to end the war are underway, and Tehran is eager for a deal.
Iranian officials, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, deny talks and call Trump's statements "fake news" aimed at manipulating markets.
The U.S. has sent a 15-point peace proposal through Pakistan, demanding Iran halt its nuclear program.
Skepticism remains about the negotiations as conflicting narratives from both sides persist.

History

Historical Context

The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), established on July 14, 2015, involved Iran and the P5+1 nations, aiming to limit Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. Following President Trump's withdrawal in 2018, negotiations have resumed, reflecting ongoing distrust and the complexities of U.S.-Iran relations, which have been marked by decades of tension since the 1979 Iranian Revolution.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump says negotiations with Iran to end the war are underway, and Tehran is eager for a deal.
Iranian officials, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, deny talks and call Trump's statements "fake news" aimed at manipulating markets.
The U.S. has sent a 15-point peace proposal through Pakistan, demanding Iran halt its nuclear program.
Skepticism remains about the negotiations as conflicting narratives from both sides persist.

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