Iranian media say no direct or indirect contact with Trump, claim he ‘backed down’

Iran’s Fars news agency, quoting an unnamed Iranian source, says there has been no direct contact with US President Donald Trump, “not through an intermediary”.

The source claimed Trump “backed down” after being warned that Iran would target power plants across the Gulf and in Israel.

The report added that Trump had said talks with Iran were under way, despite the source denying any such communication.

The claims could not be independently verified, and there has been no immediate comment from Iranian officials.

The Iranian embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, has just reacted to Trump’s message delaying strikes on the Iranian energy infrastructure.

The embassy says that Trump refrained from attacking after “Iran’s stern warning”.

Meanwhile, Tasmin news agency also commented: “Trump Backs Down!” (Al Jazeera)