Iran says Trump reversed stance on attack after military threats

Tasnim, a news agency affiliated with Iran's Revolutionary Guard, emphasized that President Donald Trump has withdrawn a plan to attack Iranian energy facilities because Iran's military threats became credible. The agency added that pressure on financial markets and rising sovereign debt risks in the U.S. and the West were also key factors in the decision. While messages from the U.S. have been relayed through intermediaries since the outbreak of hostilities, Iran has clarified its commitment to maintaining its defense. Tasnim stressed that there are no ongoing negotiations and that this type of psychological warfare will not restore the Strait of Hormuz to its pre-war state or stabilize energy markets.