Iran Denies US Negotiation Reports Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict
Iran's Ministry of Intelligence refuted claims of contacting the US for negotiations to end the ongoing Middle East conflict, calling the reports 'pure falsehood.' The New York Times reported that Iranian operatives reached out to the CIA, but Iran's Tasnim news agency dismissed this. Oil prices briefly rose following the denial but fell again, with Brent crude at $81.24 per barrel. The conflict has led to over 1,000 deaths, primarily in Iran, and significant disruptions in oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route. The situation has raised concerns about further impacts on global energy prices and economic stability.
Published 1 day ago • 05 Mar 2026, 06:25 PM IST