Iranian officials deny Trump's claims that Iran, Gulf leaders asked Iran to halt strikes - report
- ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN, TZVI JASPERAUGUST 2, 2026 10:27Updated: AUGUST 2, 2026 10:30Iranian military officials denied US President Donald Trump's claims that Iran asked the US to stop the attacks, the IRGC-affiliated Mehr News Agency reported on Sunday.
- The officials called Trump's statements a desperate attempt to blackmail Gulf state rulers and pressure them with threats.
- Iranian forces are at the highest level of readiness and are prepared for any eventuality, Mehr cited the officials as saying.
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- ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN, TZVI JASPERAUGUST 2, 2026 10:27Updated: AUGUST 2, 2026 10:30Iranian military officials denied US President Donald Trump's claims that Iran asked the US to stop the attacks, the IRGC-affiliated Mehr News Agency reported on Sunday.
- The officials called Trump's statements a desperate attempt to blackmail Gulf state rulers and pressure them with threats.
- Iranian forces are at the highest level of readiness and are prepared for any eventuality, Mehr cited the officials as saying.
Sources: Jpost