Contradicting US President Donald Trump’s recent optimistic post about “very good and productive” talks, Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Monday issued a stern denial. “There is no dialogue between Tehran and Washington,” state media reported, suggesting that Trump’s claims were merely a ploy to stabilize global oil markets and buy time for military regrouping. This denial comes as Trump postponed strikes on Iranian energy sites for five days. Meanwhile, China has entered the fray, warning that the Middle East is on the brink of an “uncontrollable situation” and urging an immediate end to military operations initiated by the US and Israel.