Iran War Rages On Despite 'Pause': Tehran Calls Out Trump's Narrative

In a high-stakes moment in the West Asia conflict, US President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for a potential deal with Iran, claiming Tehran sought a pause in hostilities. But Iran has flatly rejected this assertion, insisting it has not asked for any ceasefire and will negotiate only on its own terms. Ground reports from Tel Aviv and Tehran paint a starkly different picture — with missile strikes, air raids, and escalating military action continuing despite the so-called “pause.” Israel Defense Forces say precision strikes are ongoing, while Iran signals defiance and prepares for further escalation. Even as Washington speaks of diplomacy, reports of additional US troop deployments and rising regional tensions suggest a possible strategic buildup. With the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of global concern and oil prices surging, the conflict shows no real signs of de-escalation — raising fears of a wider war with global economic consequences. Watch this special broadcast from Tel Aviv by NDTV's Ankit Tyagi.