diplomacyThursday, August 27, 202618 sources

White House Denies U.S.-Iran Negotiations, Asserts All Options Are Open

The White House, led by President Donald Trump, denied any ongoing negotiations with Iran, stating all options, including military action, remain open. The administration emphasized economic pressure as a key strategy, with the U.S. Treasury launching a sanctions campaign against Iran. The White House spokesperson, Caroline Lively, reiterated that negotiations would resume only if Iran provides a meaningful proposal.

The White House, through spokesperson Caroline Lively, confirmed there are no current negotiations with Iran, asserting that all options, including military action, remain on the table. The administration has intensified economic pressure on Iran, including a new sanctions campaign called the 'Economic Outcast Operation,' aimed at isolating Iran's financial and trade networks. The U.S. Treasury announced this campaign on August 24, targeting Iran's key economic sectors such as oil, shipping, and finance.

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Some sources mention the White House spokesperson's name as Caroline Leive, Caroline Lively, Caroline Levet, or Caroline Lepage, indicating possible variations in reporting.

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Timelines

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IndependentRûdaw Media NetworkAug 28, 12:48 PM
Iran signals openness to diplomacy as Trump dismisses talks - Rudaw

Iran signals openness to diplomacy as Trump dismisses talks Rudaw

IndependentBerita HarianAug 28, 10:22 AM
AS will not negotiate further with Iran - Trump

DUBAI: President of the United States (US), Donald Trump, today announced Washington will not negotiate further with Iran, following his recent increase in economic pressure on Tehran

IndependentJerusalem PostAug 28, 03:54 AM
Donald Trump: US not looking to restart talks with Iran - The Jerusalem Post

Donald Trump: US not looking to restart talks with Iran  The Jerusalem Post

StateTASSAug 27, 11:40 PM
'We don't want to speak to them': Trump on negotiations with Iran - tass.com

'We don't want to speak to them': Trump on negotiations with Iran  tass.com

IndependentSabahAug 27, 10:18 PM
Trump closes the door to negotiations: We don't want to talk with Iran

US President Donald Trump, stating that the Strait of Hormuz is open and under US control, responded to a question about whether they are considering returning to negotiations with Iran by saying, '(We will) talk... Click here for continuation'

WireIranian Labour News AgencyAug 27, 09:58 PM
Trump: We Do Not Want to Negotiate with Iran; The Military Option Has Not Been Dismissed

The President of America, claiming that Iran is in a very difficult situation, stated that Washington does not intend to negotiate with Tehran and that the military option against Iran has not been dismissed.

IndependentThe Dong-a IlboAug 27, 07:51 PM
White House: 'No U.S.-Iran Talks... Focus on Economic Pressure'

The White House stated on the 27th (local time) that there are currently no ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. It also reaffirmed its stance that it will continue economic pressure until President Donald Trump receives a meaningful proposal from Iran. White House spokesperson Caroline Lepage said during an interview with Fox News that 'there are no ongoing negotiations at the moment' and 'this situation will continue until the President feels a meaningful proposal will be made to the negotiation table.' Lepage emphasized that no such proposal has yet come from Iran. In response, the U.S. is intensifying economic pressure on Iran. The U.S. Treasury officially announced on the 24th the 'Economic Outcast Operation' as a sanctions campaign aimed at isolating Iran's financial and trade networks. The U.S. aims to block Iran's key economic networks, including oil, shipping, and finance, to maximize pressure on the regime. Lepage said, 'We are carrying out the 'Epic Fury Operation' to destroy their military capabilities.'

IndependentHamshahriAug 27, 06:46 PM
White House: We Have Gained Control of the Strait of Hormuz | We Will Not Negotiate with Iran...

Caroline Liu, the White House spokesperson, repeated America's anti-Iran rhetoric and emphasized achievements for the Trump administration following the failed military operation, claiming: 'No negotiations are currently taking place.'

IndependentHespressAug 27, 06:27 PM
Washington: No Current Negotiations with Iran

White House spokesperson Caroline Levet said today, Thursday, that the United States and Iran are not currently holding any talks to end the war, amid Washington's focus on economic pressure on Tehran, noting that all options remain 'on the table.' She added in remarks to the Fox and Friends program broadcast by Fox News Channel, 'The President's [Donald] [...] goal is [...]

StateTASSAug 27, 06:04 PM
US holding off on returning to talks with Iran — White House - tass.com

US holding off on returning to talks with Iran — White House  tass.com

IndependentBakinski RabochiAug 27, 05:40 PM
The White House on Talks with Iran

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is not currently conducting negotiations with Iran on a peaceful resolution of the conflict. This was stated by White House press secretary Caroline Lively. "At the moment, negotiations are not taking place, and this situation will continue until the president feels that (Iran — ed.) is ready to sit down at the table..."

IndependentThe Times of IsraelAug 27, 05:35 PM
White House: There are 'no talks or conversations' going on or scheduled with Iran - The Times of Israel

White House: There are 'no talks or conversations' going on or scheduled with Iran The Times of Israel

WireMa'an News AgencyAug 27, 05:25 PM
The White House: No Negotiations with Iran Currently... 'All Options Are on the Table'

Washington - Ma'aruf - White House spokesperson Caroline Leive announced that there are no ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran, while simultaneously confirming that Washington has kept all options open. Leive said in an interview with Fox News channel that the American administration is not currently engaging in negotiations with Tehran, adding that 'all options are on the table.'

IndependentArab NewsAug 27, 05:14 PM
White House says no negotiations with Iran, all options on table - Arab News

White House says no negotiations with Iran, all options on table  Arab News

WireAzerbaijan Press AgencyAug 27, 05:01 PM
White House says no negotiations happening with Iran, all options on table - Apa.az

White House says no negotiations happening with Iran, all options on table Apa.az

IndependentAl ArabiyaAug 27, 04:50 PM
White House says no negotiations happening with Iran, all options on table - Al Arabiya English

White House says no negotiations happening with Iran, all options on table  Al Arabiya English

IndependentJerusalem PostAug 27, 04:49 PM
White House says US is not negotiating with Iran right now, all options on table - The Jerusalem Post

White House says US is not negotiating with Iran right now, all options on table  The Jerusalem Post