Iran has denied claims that it asked the United States to halt planned military strikes, calling the allegation "nothing but a new lie." The statement came after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Tehran had requested a pause in attacks. Iran also said its armed forces remain on high alert and warned that the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed as long as the U.S. continues what it described as hostile actions.

ALBAWABA - U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that the Islamic Republic and other countries in the Middle East asked Washington to refrain from conduct

Iran's media refutes Trump's claim of a request to avoid strikes, stating military readiness and alertness amidst ongoing tensions.