Iranian officials deny Trump's claims that Iran, Gulf leaders asked Iran to halt strikes - report

Iranian military officials have vehemently denied U.S. President Donald Trump's assertions that Iran requested a halt to attacks, characterizing his statements as a desperate attempt to blackmail Gulf state rulers. The officials emphasized that Iranian forces are at the highest level of readiness and prepared for any eventuality, according to the IRGC-affiliated Mehr News Agency.

Trump had posted on Truth Social Saturday night, calling for an immediate deal with Iran and claiming he had called off a massive attack against the country. He alleged that "Iran, and other Middle Eastern Countries" had asked the U.S. to hold off on the attack because the "perimeters of a deal has been agreed to."

The Iranian denial directly contradicts Trump's narrative, suggesting his claims are aimed at pressuring regional leaders. The report from Mehr News Agency indicates a strong rebuttal from Tehran, framing Trump's remarks as a tactic to exert influence over Gulf states.

Iranian officials maintain a posture of preparedness, signaling that the country is not backing down despite the heightened rhetoric. This exchange underscores the ongoing tensions and complex diplomatic maneuvering between Iran, the U.S., and regional powers.

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The USA is locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II. Despite this, we have just been asked by Iran, and other Middle Eastern Countries, to hold off any attack in that the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to.