‘Scared Trump backs down’: Iran reacts to Trump’s 5-day pause on attacks, denies any talks with US
Tensions escalate as Iran rejects Trump’s claim of “productive talks” and denies any negotiations with the U.S. Tehran calls Trump’s 5-day strike pause a “backdown” amid rising Middle East conflict. The crisis deepens around the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route under threat. With war rhetoric intensifying, global energy markets and security remain on edge.