A senior Iranian official told Reuters, as reported by N12, that Iran will halt its attacks as long as the United States does the same. The source added that in Tehran they maintain "more skepticism than optimism" regarding the diplomatic track.
A senior Iranian official told Reuters on Sunday that Iran will cease its attacks as long as the United States does the same, according to a report by N12. The official's statement, attributed to a source familiar with the matter, came with a note of caution: the source said Tehran maintains "more skepticism than optimism" about the diplomatic process.
The declaration follows an earlier announcement by Iran's army spokesman, who said Sunday afternoon that the US had halted its strikes and that Iran had ended its reciprocal operations, as The Zioneer reported. The new statement from a senior official appears to align with and reinforce that position, though the skepticism cited suggests a fragile and conditional nature to any potential de-escalation.
The broader context of US-Iran tensions has included repeated threats, retaliatory strikes, and diplomatic back-and-forth over recent weeks, with both sides signaling readiness for further action while also engaging in indirect talks. The current statement, while not a formal ceasefire, represents the most explicit condition for a halt from the Iranian side to date.
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