Senior leaders of Iran have advised the government to exercise caution before any kind of talks with America. The senior MP warned that Washington has a history of attacking Iran even during peace talks. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has decided to postpone attacks on Iran’s energy sites for five days.
Iran’s response to news of talks
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Galbaf has termed the reports of any direct talks with America as completely false. He said that President Trump is only trying to influence oil prices and the stock market by spreading such news. Although Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Bakai has confirmed that some messages have been received from the US through intermediaries, but direct talks have not taken place yet.
Events and key dates
Military tension between Iran and America has increased significantly in the last few weeks. Trump had given Iran an ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz, which has now been extended by five days. Information about major events of the last few days is given in the table given below.
Date Major event 6 February 2026 Indirect talks took place between Iran and America in Oman. 28 February 2026 Joint attacks by America and Israel began. 23 March 2026 Iranian MP said that there is no point in talks. March 24, 2026 Trump postpones the attacks for 5 days. March 24, 2026 Parliament Speaker Galbaf denies reports of talks. 24 March 2026 saw a fall in oil prices and a rise in the stock market. 25 March 2026 News of attacks on energy facilities in Isfahan and Khorramshahr was reported.