Iran Mocks Trump's Strike Pause, Claims Victory and Denies Any US Talks
Trump "Backs Down"? Iran Claims Victory, Denies Talks Amid 5-Day Strike Pause
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Iran has reacted sharply to Donald Trump's announcement of a 5-day pause on strikes targeting Iranian power and energy infrastructure, calling it a "defeat for the devil" and claiming the US has backed down.
As tensions escalate across the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Middle East, Tehran insists there have been no direct or indirect talks with Washington, contradicting Trump's statement about "productive conversations."
Sources cited by Fars News Agency claim the US pause came after Iran warned of targeting energy infrastructure across the Gulf. Meanwhile, analysts warn that such strong rhetoric could provoke a reversal from Washington, with uncertainty surrounding Trump's next move.
