Trump Claims Iran Proposed Talks, Tehran Denies

Iran’s UN mission stated on social media that Iran has never requested talks with the US, calling Trump’s comments “lies.” Trump had told the media at the White House that Iran wished to negotiate and was willing to come to the White House. Iran replied: “Never has any Iranian official asked to come and beg at the White House door,” and, “Iran will not negotiate or accept peace under coercion, and will respond to threats with counter-threats and reciprocal action.”