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Iran has again rejected recent claims from President Trump suggesting a top Iranian official is seeking a ceasefire with the United States.

Some shit you should know before you dig in: Earlier today, President Trump claimed that Iran’s “new regime president” had asked the United States for a ceasefire, suggesting on Truth Social that the US would consider the request only if key conditions were met. He implied the appeal came from Iran’s current leadership, widely interpreted as President Masoud Pezeshkian, and framed it as a sign Tehran wanted an end to the conflict. The claim follows a pattern of similar statements from Trump in recent days suggesting that Iran was seeking talks or relief, all of which Iran has consistently denied. Iranian officials have accused Trump of spreading false narratives not only to shape perceptions of the war but also to “manipulate” global energy and financial markets by signaling progress toward de-escalation that they insist does not exist.

What’s going on now: In a notable development, Iran’s foreign ministry has rejected Trump’s latest claim, with spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stating, “There is no truth to Trump’s statements that we requested a ceasefire,” and separately calling the assertion “false and baseless.” Officials have reiterated that Iran is not engaged in any negotiations, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressing that “at present there is no negotiation” and warning that “you cannot speak to the people of Iran in the language of threats and deadlines.”

At the same time, there are signs of internal tension within Iran’s leadership over how to proceed. While President Masoud Pezeshkian is seen as aligned with more moderate factions that have historically supported diplomacy, hardliners remain deeply skeptical of any engagement with the US, particularly after past talks were followed by military escalation. Even among those open to negotiations, there is caution; Araghchi acknowledged that “different ideas” have been presented to senior leadership, suggesting debate behind the scenes, but added that Iran currently has “no intention of negotiating for now.”

Pressure is also mounting inside the country as the humanitarian toll rises. Thousands have been reported killed, with widespread damage to civilian infrastructure and entire neighborhoods affected by strikes. Displacement is accelerating, with roughly 180,000 families forced from their homes, and aid agencies warning that the figure is likely to grow.

This all comes as President Trump is set to address the nation tonight at 9 PM related to the ongoing conflict with Iran.