What specific condition did Trump set for halting new strikes on Iran?

Trump stated he agreed to cancel the attack "subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL," which would include "the Immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT, and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat."

How did Iranian officials respond to Trump's announcement about pausing strikes?

Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, dismissed Trump’s claim as a "repeated retreat from threats," and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned against any "adventurous actions by the US military," saying Iran was "fully prepared" to respond "decisive..."

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