Iranian military officials denied US President Donald Trump's claims that Iran asked the US to stop the attacks, the IRGC-affiliated Mehr News Agency reported on Sunday. 

The officials called Trump's statements a desperate attempt to blackmail Gulf state rulers and pressure them with threats. 

Iranian forces are at the highest level of readiness and are prepared for any eventuality, Mehr cited the officials as saying.

US President Donald Trump points, as he delivers remarks on the economy, at the General Motors Proving Ground in Milford, Michigan, US July 27, 2026. (credit: REUTERS/CARLOS OSORIO)
US President Donald Trump points, as he delivers remarks on the economy, at the General Motors Proving Ground in Milford, Michigan, US July 27, 2026. (credit: REUTERS/CARLOS OSORIO)

Trump calls for immediate deal with Iran

Trump called for an immediate deal with Iran in a Truth Social post on Saturday night, claiming to have called off a massive attack against the country. 

"The USA is locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II," Trump claimed.

"Despite this, we have just been asked by Iran, and other Middle Eastern Countries, to hold off any attack in that the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to."