• Iran firmly rejects U.S. claims of a desire for negotiations.
• Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasizes Iran's readiness for defense.
• Trump insists that discussions are occurring but doubts Iran's willingness for a deal.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Sunday that "we don't see any reason why we should talk with Americans," refuting President Trump's claims that Iran wants to negotiate a deal to end the ongoing conflict. Araghchi emphasized that Iran had not requested a ceasefire or negotiations, reiterating their resilience: "We are stable and strong enough" according to CBS News and India Times.

President Trump has claimed that the U.S. is "talking to them," suggesting that Iran might be nearing readiness for a deal. He did not provide specifics about the discussions and expressed hesitation about pursuing an agreement, citing a lack of clarity on leadership within Iran due to recent deaths of key officials during U.S.-Israeli attacks. Trump asserted, "they want to make a deal badly," countering Araghchi's staunch denial of any negotiations according to Channel News Asia and Le Monde.

Despite Trump's assertions, Araghchi criticized the idea of talks, recalling that negotiations occurred prior to recent military actions against Iran, which were said to stem from a "war of choice" by the U.S. He remarked, "There is no good experience talking with Americans," reinforcing Iran's position of self-defense and unwillingness to engage in negotiations that they deem unfruitful, as reported by CBS News, India Times, and Channel News Asia.