Tehran Calls Trump’s Statement ‘False’ Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions

Iran Rejects Trump’s Claim:

Iran has dismissed Trump’s statement that officials from Tehran asked the US to pause its bombing campaign. Tehran rejected the statement, calling it false and condemning it of confusing the public about the authentic circumstances.

Trump Says Iran Reached Out:

Trump told Fox News that Iranian officials that Iranian officials personally contacted him asking him to stop the bombing campaign. He also said the current round of strikes may soon come to an end. He also said the current round of strikes may soon come to an end though the US retains the option to continue military operations if needed.

Iran Denies Any Contact:

Iranian state media quoted an official rejecting Trump’s remarks, saying there had been no such appeals or private requests. The official accused Washington of making up the story to cover up setbacks in its military operations.

Rising Tensions in the Region:

The back-and-forth comes as tensions between the US and Iran continue to rise sharply. Both sides have carried out strikes in recent days, with US targets in Iran and Iranian forces hitting American bases in the region. The situation is being described as one of the most serious escalations in years.