On July 26, local time, Iran stated that it had suspended its retaliatory strikes against the United States, but expressed skepticism about the US's decision.
Iranian military spokesman Akraminia stated on July 26 that the US had halted its strikes against Iran for the past two nights, and that Iran had also suspended its retaliatory strikes because Iran was employing a retaliatory strategy. Akraminia stated that the US had failed to achieve its objectives in its war of aggression against Iran. The Iranian armed forces are prepared for all possible scenarios and will respond appropriately to any potential actions.
Furthermore, an Iranian source revealed that Iran's position remains "responding to attacks with retaliation." If the attacks cease, Iran will also cease its actions, a position that has been conveyed to the US. The source also indicated that Iran's skepticism outweighs its optimism regarding the US's sincerity in suspending the strikes, and believes the decision is more of a tactical consideration. Iran has accumulated sufficient painful experience in being deceived by the US.
On July 24, US President Trump ordered the US military not to launch strikes against Iran that day, temporarily ending the 13-day US airstrikes against Iran.
