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Iran says it didn't request negotiations with U.S., foreign minister says

AL-Monitor
Jan 28, 2026
FILE PHOTO: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi adjusts glasses during a press conference following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, December 17, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi adjusts glasses during a press conference following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, December 17, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool/File Photo — Ramil Sitdikov

DUBAI, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi denied being in contact with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in recent days or requesting negotiations, state media reported on Wednesday.

The foreign minister added Tehran remains in contact with mediating countries that are "holding consultations".

(Reporting by Dubai Newsroom; Editing by Sharon Singleton)