By Spy Uganda
Tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified after Iranian military officials dismissed claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that negotiations are underway to end the ongoing conflict.
In a strongly worded video released Wednesday by Fars News Agency, a spokesperson for Khatam al-Anbia Headquarters rejected assertions of diplomatic progress, instead accusing Washington of projecting internal divisions.
“The situation has reached a point where the United States is negotiating with itself,” the spokesperson said, adding that what Washington describes as potential agreements amounts to a “strategic defeat.”
The remarks come in direct response to statements by President Trump, who earlier indicated that talks were ongoing and suggested the conflict could soon end. “We’re in negotiations right now… I think we are going to end it,” Trump told reporters, while also claiming that Iran’s military capabilities had been significantly diminished.
Iranian officials, however, have firmly denied any active negotiations. They maintain that peace will only be possible if the United States and its ally Israel cease military operations in the region.
The Iranian military spokesperson emphasized that Tehran would not enter into any agreement under current conditions, reiterating a long-standing stance against compromise with Washington and Tel Aviv. “Our first and last word… will remain: we will never come to terms,” he said.
Meanwhile, hostilities appear far from subsiding. Iranian forces have reportedly launched a new wave of retaliatory strikes, signaling continued escalation in the region. Analysts warn that the increasingly confrontational rhetoric from both sides could further complicate efforts toward de-escalation.
Adding to the uncertainty, Israeli media reports suggest that the United States and Israel have temporarily granted immunity to senior Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, amid ongoing diplomatic sensitivities.
Despite such developments, prospects for peace in West Asia remain unclear as both sides continue to exchange sharp rhetoric and maintain military pressure.
Observers say the coming days will be critical in determining whether the situation shifts toward dialogue or further confrontation.
