US claims about the Qatar talks are a pure lie, designed to lower oil prices, says Iran's security chief.
The Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNC) Major General Mohsen Razai flatly denied Washington's recent claims of ongoing negotiations or holding meetings in Qatar.
In an exclusive interview with Al Mayadin TV yesterday, General Razai said that the Americans are building these "pure lies" solely with the aim of reducing economic pressure and lowering global oil prices.
"The US claim about continuing negotiations or holding a meeting in Qatar is a pure lie," he added.
General Razai reiterated Iran's firm position regarding the strategic Strait of Hormuz, noting that Tehran presented seven specific conditions as the undeniable rights of the Iranian nation.
The Iranian security chief also dismissed widespread rumors of a planned meeting between him and Vice President Jay. Dee Vance, and described the speculation as "baseless and completely false." ".
"I emphasize that at the moment we are not conducting any negotiations with the Americans, and there are no negotiations between us and Washington. ".