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Press TV: Iran Denies Contact With Trump, Claims U.S. “Backed Down”
Iranian state-affiliated media outlet Press TV reported that an Iranian source denied any direct or indirect contact with Donald Trump, contradicting his claims of ongoing talks.
According to the state media, the source said Washington “backed down” after being warned that Iranian retaliation would target power plants across West Asia.
The statement directly challenges Trump’s earlier claim that the United States and Iran had engaged in productive discussions and agreed to pause military strikes.
There has been no independent confirmation of either side’s claims, and the situation remains unclear amid rising tensions.
Trump Claims U.S.–Iran Talks Progress, Orders Pause on Strikes
Donald Trump claimed the United States and Iran have held “very good and productive” talks over the past two days aimed at resolving hostilities in the Middle East.
In a social media post, Trump claimed he has instructed a pause on U.S. military strikes targeting Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days, pending the outcome of ongoing discussions.
He added that talks will continue throughout the week and expressed optimism about a “complete and total resolution” of tensions.
There has been no immediate official confirmation from U.S. or Iranian authorities regarding the reported pause or the status of negotiations.
Iran Claims Downing of US-Made “LUCAS” Suicide Drone
Iran’s state media has claimed that a U.S.-made “LUCAS” suicide drone was shot down in the country’s southeast, amid ongoing regional tensions.