SGIran's Mehr news agency denied U.S. President Donald Trump's assertion that Tehran requested the U.S. to avoid further military strikes. The Iranian state media cited military officials, calling the claim 'a new lie' and emphasizing that Iran's armed forces were prepared for any scenario. Trump previously stated that while the U.S. was ready to take action against Iran, Tehran and other Middle Eastern nations had urged him to delay new strikes, contingent upon reaching a deal. In response, Iran's Fars news agency reported that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed as long as the U.S. continued its hostile actions. The strait has been blockaded by Iran since the conflict began, requiring ships to secure permission and pay fees to pass through.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both sides of the dispute: Trump's claim that Iran requested restraint and Iran's denial of this, along with their counterstatement regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Neither side is portrayed as more credible or emphasized over the other. The framing remains balanced between the U
