After Trump's pause on strikes, Iran says it won't be 'caught off guard' or 'passive', vows to strengthen military
Iran's acting Defence Minister Majid Ibn al-Reza said Tehran will neither be 'caught off guard' nor remain 'passive' in response to threats, vowing to strengthen military preparedness.
US President Donald Trump announced a pause on fresh strikes to allow negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump stated the United States would cancel the attack if a deal could be reached quickly, following a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Trump claimed Israel 'joins me in this commitment' regarding the pause, but the countries involved in negotiations were not identified.
Iran views every threat from adversaries as 'real and credible' and will use such threats to increase military readiness and enhance capabilities.
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