
Donald Trump Claims Iran Wants to “Make a Deal” as Discussions Advance, Despite Tehran’s Official Denial
March 28, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly stated in recent days that Iran “wants to make a deal” and that negotiations are progressing in a “very good and productive” manner. However, Iranian authorities have formally denied any direct or indirect talks, dismissing the American statements as “fake news” aimed at manipulating energy markets. At the center of the standoff is the free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil passes.






















