US EditionTehran says Trump has 'backed down' and denies US talks happened
Trump postponed strikes on Iranian energy sites citing 'very good and productive' talks while Iran denied any negotiations, calling it an attempt to influence energy markets, per Mehr News Agency.
- On March 23, President Donald Trump said the US and Iran had 'very good and productive conversations' and ordered a five-day postponement of strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure.
- After last week's escalation, Iran caused significant damage to a Qatari LNG site in retaliation for an Israeli strike on South Pars, while Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to 'hit and obliterate' Iranian power plants.
- Iranian state outlets and officials said Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported 'no discussions' with the US and accused Trump of trying to 'buy time', while Fars News Agency and Tasnim News Agency cited no contact or negotiations.
- Markets reacted as oil dipped 10% and natural gas fell 6% after Trump's update, while Israel was reportedly briefed and may pause strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure.
- Amid the fighting, Iran has warned it could float mines in the Persian Gulf and attack regional power plants, while the wider conflict has killed more than 2,500 people including 1,500 in Iran and over 1,000 in Lebanon.
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Current situation in the Iran war: Israel launches new wave of attacks. Contradictory statements on talks between Washington and Tehran.
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Florida PhoenixTrump claims ‘good and productive’ talks with Iran about war, but Iran denies negotiations
President Donald Trump gives a speech at the World Economic Forum on Jan. 21, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday said his administration is in talks with Iran about resolving the war, a claim that significantly tamped down oil prices and spurred market increases in Europe and the United States — though Iran denied any progress in negotiations. Writing on his social me…
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Earlier, Trump said he has ordered 5-day postponement of all strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, citing “very good and productive” talks with Tehran - Anadolu Ajansı
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