Morning reports featured Trump's claim that Iran orchestrated the October 7 attack on Israel ahead of Netanyahu's Washington visit. President Pezeshkian emphasized Iran won't negotiate "with humiliation," stating America must prove genuine interest in talks while acknowledging Iran's "generous offer." By midday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Baqai revealed Iran received no response from the US regarding indirect talks, with Oman mentioned as a potential mediator.
Against this backdrop, economic indicators deteriorated with gold coins reaching 99 million tomans and the dollar climbing to 106,000 tomans. Global markets experienced "Black Monday" with 10% drops amid Trump's tariff threats against China.
By evening, the diplomatic narrative dramatically shifted when Trump claimed during Netanyahu's White House visit that "we are in direct talks with Iran," contradicting all Iranian statements. Netanyahu reportedly requested implementing a "Libya model" for dismantling Iran's nuclear program.