by Met Middleson

June 17, 2025

President Donald Trump is rejecting reports that he extended a peace offer to Iran, directly contradicting comments made just hours earlier by French President Emmanuel Macron. In a post published to Truth Social, Trump wrote, “I have not reached out to Iran for ‘Peace Talks’ in any way, shape, or form. This is just more HIGHLY FABRICATED, FAKE NEWS!”

Macron, speaking at the G7 summit before Trump’s early departure, stated that “an offer was made especially to get a ceasefire and to then kick-start broader discussions.” The French president confirmed that both Iran and Israel were presented with a proposal. He framed the move as a chance for diplomacy but warned that its success would depend on American leverage, particularly with Israel.

The disconnect between Macron’s remarks and Trump’s denial raises new questions about who initiated the outreach and whether any diplomatic effort remains on the table. Trump’s earlier call for civilians in Tehran to evacuate immediately had already triggered speculation about a shift toward military escalation. With European diplomats suggesting Iran may be open to talks if bombing halts, the U.S. position appears far less clear.