Iran Says Trump Is a "Liar" and Denies Statement Calling for Ceasefire - Says It Is Ready

Iran has strongly denied claims made by US President Donald Trump that Tehran requested a halt to planned attacks against it to make way for talks to end the ongoing war in the Middle East. READ FULL STORY/WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.

Through a statement issued by its officials, Iran said Trump's statement was a baseless "lie" and aimed at misleading the international community as well as increasing political pressure against the Tehran government and its allies in the Gulf region.

The Iranian government insisted that it had never submitted any request for a halt to the attacks on the terms demanded by Trump. Instead, it stated that its position remains one of self-defense and a forceful response if attacked by the United States or its allies. TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.