‘We never asked for ceasefire’: Trump says Iran begging for negotiations; Tehran fires back ‘FAKE!’

A sharp war of words has erupted between Washington and Tehran amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. U.S President Donald Trump claimed that Iran 'desperately wants' a ceasefire and is eager to negotiate as tensions escalate.However, Iran quickly pushed back. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei dismissed the claim, saying any ceasefire proposed by the United States and Israel would be 'fake' and not credible.Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi also rejected reports of negotiations, stating that Tehran has neither requested a ceasefire nor exchanged messages with Washington.