United States President Donald Trump said that Washington has consented to a request from Iran to continue negotiations, as war between the two countries continues.<\/p>\n
Still, in a social media post on Friday, he reiterated his view that the June 17 ceasefire has ended.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue \u2018talks\u2019,\u201d Trump wrote on his Truth Social account.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!\u201d<\/p>\n
Hours later, Iran\u2019s foreign ministry spokesman denied new negotiations had been requested with the US, saying only that it had accepted a visit by a Qatari delegation seeking to find a way through the impasse, Iranian state television reported.<\/p>\n
The two sides have repeatedly offered different accounts of their dealings throughout the US-Israeli war against Iran, which began on February 28 .<\/p>\n
Iran\u2019s lead negotiator and Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, also appeared to signal on Friday that officials were still willing to take the diplomatic route.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt any moment the Americans betray the understanding, we are ready for full-scale defence and will stand firm against them and defend the rights of the Iranian people.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cEnding the war is a priority for the countries of the world, but everyone should know that this conflict will never end with Iran\u2019s surrender,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
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