Iran’s state-aligned media on Monday swiftly downplayed US President Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily suspend planned strikes on the country’s power infrastructure, portraying the move as a sign of hesitation by Washington rather than a step toward de-escalation.
The US announcement, which outlined a five-day pause on potential attacks targeting Iranian power plants and related facilities, was met in Tehran with a mix of scepticism and assertive rhetoric. Iranian media outlets framed the development as a strategic retreat, suggesting that the United States was under pressure.
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Officials and reports from Iran indicated that there have been no ongoing discussions with the US—either direct or indirect—despite speculation of diplomatic engagement. A senior security official was quoted as saying that the US withdrew its offer for talks in the face of what Iran described as credible military threats and mounting economic strain in Western countries.
The official further asserted that negotiations were not currently on the table, dismissing what was termed as “psychological warfare” by Washington. According to the statement, such tactics would neither secure control over the critical Strait of Hormuz nor bring stability to global energy markets.
The five-day pause, Iranian officials argued, reflects continued US intent to pursue military action, warning that any aggression would be met with a full-scale defensive response.
Sources cited by Iranian media claimed that recent strikes on energy infrastructure, along with Tehran’s countermeasures, had compelled Washington to reconsider its approach. Meanwhile, the semi-official Mehr News Agency described Trump’s warning as a “bluff,” pointing to the postponement of strikes as evidence of US reluctance to escalate the conflict further.
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