A senior security official told Tasnim that Trump backed down from attacking critical infrastructure facilities as Iran's military threats became more credible.

"Pressure on financial markets and the threat of sovereign debt defaults in the US and the West have intensified. Against this backdrop, from the start of the war to the present day, Tehran has received messages from certain intermediaries, in response to which it has been clearly stated that we will continue our defense until we achieve our goals.

There have been no negotiations, and there are none, and with this kind of psychological warfare, neither will the Strait of Hormuz return to its pre-war state, nor will energy markets calm down. Trump's five-day ultimatum means the continuation of crimes, and we will continue to respond and defend the country to the fullest extent," the statement read.