"Iran's state-run Fars News Agency reported that there has been no direct or indirect contact with the Trump administration, directly contradicting the president's claims of productive conversations over a potential end to hostilities."
"Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the US President's statements are within the framework of efforts to reduce energy prices and gain time to implement his military plans."
"Fars claimed the pause in military strikes was not due to diplomacy but rather pressure from Tehran, asserting that Trump backed down after being warned of Iran's potential retaliation."
Iranian state-linked media reported that officials denied any discussions with President Trump's administration, contradicting his claims of productive conversations. Trump announced a five-day halt to attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure, attributing it to these talks. However, Iran's Fars News Agency stated there was no contact and that the pause resulted from pressure on the U.S. Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs claimed Trump's statements aimed to reduce energy prices and gain time for military plans, asserting that Iran did not start the conflict.
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