Trump denies having contact with Iran for ceasefire deal

United States President Donald Trump has denied reports of any recent outreach to Iran amid intensifying conflict between Israel and Tehran.

Speaking on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, aboard Air Force One, Trump said he had not contacted Iranian leaders about a potential ceasefire.

He also ruled out immediate negotiations, saying he was “not too much in the mood” for talks with Tehran.

It could be recalled that Trump left the G7 summit in Canada early, returning to Washington due to escalating violence in the Middle East.

Upon arrival, he summoned top national security officials to the White House Situation Room for urgent consultations.

Trump told reporters that Iran had made a grave error by not accepting a previous deal offered through diplomatic channels.

“They should have done the deal,” Trump said. “Cities are destroyed. Many lives lost. They’ll regret it,” he added.

He insisted that any report suggesting he had reached out to Iran was “completely fabricated.”

“If they want to talk, they know where to find me,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

He claimed the deal on the table would have “saved a lot of lives,” blaming Iran for escalating the situation.

Trump also dismissed intelligence briefings from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.

Gabbard previously told the Senate that Iran was not actively pursuing nuclear weapons at this time.

Trump disagreed, saying he believed Iran was “very close” to developing such weapons.

The U.S. president doubled down on his threat, warning Iran not to target American troops in the region.

“If they touch our troops, we’ll come down so hard,” Trump declared, using the strongest language since the crisis began.

Israel launched preemptive strikes on Iranian targets last Friday, triggering a wave of Iranian missile retaliation.

Planned nuclear negotiations in Oman were abruptly cancelled due to the outbreak of hostilities.

Despite ongoing conflict, Trump has not confirmed whether the U.S. will join Israel militarily.

However, he has made it clear that any harm to U.S. personnel will result in devastating retaliation.

The situation remains volatile, with fears of a broader regional war continuing to grow.

Washington is closely monitoring developments, though official policy remains one of cautious restraint.

Trump’s rhetoric signals that while diplomacy is not off the table, deterrence remains his immediate strategy.

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