Iran Mocks Trump for Cancelling Attacks, Urges Avoiding Negotiations

Iran responded on Sunday to U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that he had canceled planned military strikes against Iran. The cancellation was linked to a framework for negotiations that would remove the nuclear threat and open the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian state news agency IRNA criticized Trump, calling him a warmonger who has once again backed down from his military threats against Iran.

Trump reiterated his claims on his social media platform Truth Social on Saturday night, despite his failure to achieve his military objectives in the region so far. The Iranian regime-affiliated newspaper Kayhan wrote that Trump’s strategy had been broken, describing his repeated threats over the past week as ultimately leading to a retreat under the pretext of a nearing agreement.

Reports from various American media outlets indicated that U.S. air defense ammunition in the region was running low. Iranian officials are now calling to reject any negotiations or agreements with the U.S., aiming to prevent Trump from manipulating energy markets through psychological operations. They emphasize the need to avoid talks and maintain a firm stance against U.S. pressure.