Trump denies initiating peace talks with Iran, blasts ‘fake news’ reports

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he had not initiated any communication with Iran for potential peace negotiations, dismissing such claims as "highly fabricated" and "fake news."

In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote: “I have not reached out to Iran for ‘Peace Talks’ in any way, shape, or form. This is just more HIGHLY FABRICATED, FAKE NEWS!”

“If they want to talk, they know how to reach me,” Trump added. “They should have taken the deal that was on the table – Would have saved a lot of lives!”