Iran Disputes Trump’s Assertions on U.S. Negotiations

Iran’s foreign ministry on Monday denied President Trump’s claim that the two countries had held “GOOD AND PRODUCTIVE” talks. The ministry rejected the characterization of recent contacts between Tehran and Washington.

Foreign ministry response

Officials said discussions described by the president did not take place as portrayed. Iran disputes Trump’s assertions about the nature of any engagement.

President’s statement

Mr. Trump had said on Monday that talks over the last few days were positive. He used the phrase “GOOD AND PRODUCTIVE” to describe those exchanges.

Reporting

Filmogaz.com reporters Aaron Navarro and Chris Livesay provided coverage of the contrasting statements. Their reporting noted the direct denial from Tehran and the president’s public remarks.

The dispute centers on competing accounts of U.S. negotiations with Iran. Both sides have offered different versions of recent interactions.