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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday denied reports suggesting that he had initiated any communication with Iran regarding possible peace negotiations, calling such claims “highly fabricated".
In his Truth Social post, he said, “I have not reached out to Iran for ‘Peace Talks’ in any way, shape, or form,” Trump said in a post on his social media platform. “This is just more HIGHLY FABRICATED, FAKE NEWS! If they want to talk, they know how to reach me. They should have taken the deal that was on the table – Would have saved a lot of lives!!!”
He dismissed claims that he is working toward a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, stating instead that his priority is a complete halt to Iran’s nuclear ambitions. “I didn’t say I was looking for a ceasefire,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, after he left the G7 summit early from the Canadian Rockies.
The comments followed a post on Trump’s Truth Social platform, in which he criticised French President Emmanuel Macron for allegedly misrepresenting the purpose of his early departure from the G7 gathering.
“Publicity seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to DC to work on a ‘cease fire’ between Israel and Iran. Wrong!” Trump wrote. “He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that. Whether purposely or not, Emmanuel always gets it wrong. Stay Tuned!”
Trump also predicted continued military action from Israel against Iran, hinting that more developments were imminent. “You’re going to find out over the next two days. You’re going to find out. Nobody’s slowed up so far,” he said.
Trump’s remarks come amid intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran and growing global concerns over regional stability.
It was earlier reported that the White House is considering a potential meeting this week between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Axios reported. “A meeting with the Iranians this week is under consideration,” a US official had said.
At the centre of the debate is Iran’s underground nuclear enrichment facility at Fordow. A senior US official had said that Trump views America’s possession of bunker-busting bombs — which Israel lacks — as crucial leverage in pressuring Iran into a deal.
Describing the matter as an “inflection point”, the official explained, “Trump thinks in terms of deals and leverage. And this is leverage.”
“They do want to talk,” the official added. “But what we don’t know is, ‘have they been brought to their knees fully so that they realise that in order to have a country, they have to talk?’ And assuming they get there, is there any degree of enrichment you would allow them to have?”
US involvement in Israel-Iran conflict
Speculation about US military involvement surged after Trump posted a warning on Truth Social late Monday, advising Iranian civilians to evacuate Tehran immediately. Soon after, he abruptly left the G7 summit in Canada to return to Washington, intensifying rumours.
In response, White House spokesperson Alex Pfeiffer clarified on X that American forces were maintaining their defensive posture, which remained unchanged, and that the US would defend its interests.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth echoed that stance during an interview on Fox News, affirming the administration's focus on diplomacy. “President Trump hopes there will be peace,” he said.
G7 Summit: Diplomatic outreach continues
The idea of an in-person meeting was floated during discussions at the G7. “We are talking on the phone but it is better to talk in person,” Trump said at the summit.
French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the diplomatic outreach. “The Americans have made an offer to meet with the Iranians. We will see what happens,” he told reporters.
Israel claims control of Tehran’s skies
Israel announced on Monday that it now holds complete air dominance over Tehran. The declaration came amid ongoing military operations and rising tensions between the two nations.
Speaking at a press briefing, Brigadier General Effie Defrin, spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), said, “Now we can say that we have achieved full air supremacy in the Tehran airspace.”
According to Defrin, over 50 Israeli fighter jets, aided by precision-guided missiles, have struck more than 120 locations used for launching ballistic missiles targeting Israel since Friday. He also claimed that nearly a third of Iran’s missile launch sites had been neutralised, according to the Associated Press.
Israel-Iran conflict escalates
The latest developments come in the wake of Israel's launch of ‘Operation Rising Lion’ on June 13. Israeli forces targeted over 100 strategic locations across Iran, including critical nuclear and missile infrastructure near Natanz and Isfahan. Israel described the strikes as a preventive move to derail Iran’s nuclear programme.
In retaliation, Iran launched a series of ballistic missile and drone attacks aimed at Israeli cities including Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Jerusalem. Iranian leaders warned that any continued Israeli aggression would prompt more severe responses and cautioned Western nations against supporting Israel in the conflict.