Leavitt Confirms Secret Talks with Iran Amid Official Denials

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday that secret talks involving Iran are underway, even as Tehran publicly denies them. She told reporters private communications differ sharply from public statements.

Claims of ongoing negotiations

Leavitt confirmed that talks are continuing and described them as productive. She pushed back against what she called public posturing by the Iranian regime.

A week earlier, Iran rejected President Donald Trump’s assertion that negotiations were taking place. On Monday, Trump used Truth Social to say serious discussions were occurring with the new Iranian leadership.

Threats and potential targets

Trump warned that, should talks fail, the United States might strike Iranian infrastructure. He listed electric generating plants, oil wells, Kharg Island, and desalination facilities as potential targets.

The president also insisted the Strait of Hormuz must be “open for business,” and linked that demand to the urgency of the negotiations.

Reports of ground forces

As the conflict continues, some outlets have reported the U.S. may deploy boots on the ground in Iran. The administration has not confirmed a timetable for any such deployment.

U.S. military posture and assessments

Leavitt highlighted recent U.S. military achievements in the region. She said the Iranian navy lacks vessels operating in major waterways and cannot project naval power.

She added that planners assess the Iranian naval force as combat ineffective. Those remarks framed Washington’s strategic position in ongoing talks.

Legal questions and press exchange

A reporter asked whether targeting civilian infrastructure would constitute a war crime. Leavitt responded that U.S. forces will operate within legal constraints.

She tied legal compliance to achieving the goals of what she called Operation Epic Fury. The exchange underscored the tension between military options and international law.

Filmogaz.com will continue to follow developments and report new details as they emerge.