Iran's Fars says no direct or indirect talks with US, disputes Trump statement

Banners featuring a picture of the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, are displayed on a street amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran in Tehran, Iran, March 23, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY

(Reuters) - Iran's Fars news agency, citing a source, said there are no direct or indirect communications with the United States, despite US President Donald Trump's recent statement about "productive" talks with Tehran.

Fars also said Trump backed down on targeting Iranian power plants after Iran warned it would target power plants across West Asia in response.- Reuters