President Donald Trump claimed that the United States and Israel had agreed to delay new attacks against Iran, provided a rapid agreement could end the Middle East war. This statement was refuted by Iranian news agency Mehr, which called it 'another lie.' The potential escalation of conflict arose after Trump threatened to strike Iran 'very hard' and reports suggested new attacks were being considered, including on energy infrastructure. However, Trump appeared to backtrack after speaking with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a key U.S. ally in the region, and after Tehran communicated with Riyadh and intermediaries Pakistan and Turkey. In a post on his platform Truth Social, Trump insisted the U.S. was ready to attack Iran at unprecedented levels but said Iran and other Middle Eastern countries had asked to delay any attack. He stated he had agreed to cancel the attack under the condition of quickly reaching an agreement. Meanwhile, Iranian state media reported that Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister and Iran’s foreign minister held a telephone conversation, and Tehran spoke with Pakistan and Turkey about the risk of escalating tensions and regional insecurity. The Saudi Press
Bias read (Center): The article presents both Trump's claims and the Iranian rebuttal, providing multiple perspectives without overtly favoring one side. It includes quotes from various sources, including Iranian state media and the Saudi Press Agency, indicating a balanced approach.
