Iran denies any negotiations with US

The U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict entered its 24th day on Monday, with attention focused on a sharp divergence between the United States and Iran over whether the two sides are engaged in talks.

On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump said he had ordered a five-day delay of planned strikes on Iranian power plants and energy facilities, citing what he described as “very good and productive conversations” over the past two days aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East.

Iran rejected the claim. The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Monday denied having negotiations with the United States. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said friendly countries recently sent messages to Iran indicating U.S. desire to begin talks on ending the conflict, but Iran has not responded.