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Iran says it will halt attacks if U.S. stops, but warns of massive response to new offensive

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Iran stated it will not attack if the U.S. maintains a ceasefire, but is prepared for a large response if the U.S. launches further attacks.
  • A senior Iranian official conveyed that the message of a conditional ceasefire has been communicated to the U.S.
  • The official expressed skepticism about the U.S. pause in attacks, viewing it as a tactical move rather than a genuine commitment to de-escalation.

Iran has signaled that it will not initiate attacks as long as U.S. forces maintain a ceasefire. A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Iran's stance is "an eye for an eye," and if attacks cease, Iran will also pause its actions. This message has reportedly been conveyed to the United States.

Iran's position is 'an eye for an eye,' and if the attacks stop, Iran will also pause its actions. This message has been conveyed to the United States.

— Unnamed senior Iranian officialThe official explained Iran's conditional stance on military action to Reuters.

However, the official also issued a warning: if the U.S. launches another offensive, Iran is prepared to deliver a significant response. This comes as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz informed Fox News that President Trump has decided to halt attacks on Iran, seeking a diplomatic resolution. Waltz stated the president is "giving negotiations more space."

Once the United States launches another wave of attacks, Iran will be ready to deliver a massive response.

— Unnamed senior Iranian officialThe official warned of Iran's preparedness for retaliation.

Despite the U.S. efforts towards diplomacy, Iranian officials remain largely unoptimistic about negotiations. The prevailing view within Iran is that the U.S. military's pause in attacks is a tactical maneuver rather than a genuine commitment to a ceasefire. Years of painful experience have led to widespread skepticism in Iran, with many viewing the U.S. actions as a deceptive tactic.

He is giving negotiations more space.

— Mike WaltzU.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz explained President Trump's decision to pause attacks.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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