Iran Denies Seeking US Pause on Strikes as Hormuz Standoff Continues
Iran has denied President Donald Trump’s claim that Tehran asked the United States to halt further military strikes. Mehr news agency described the allegation as false, saying Iranian forces remain on high alert. Trump said the US was prepared to act against Iran but had paused pending a possible deal. He said any agreement would require the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat. Iranian sources insist the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed while the US continues what Tehran describes as hostile actions. Iran has restricted passage through the strategic waterway since the conflict began, requiring vessels to obtain permission and pay transit fees.
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