Iran Says Trump’s Ceasefire Push May Have Been ‘Tactical Deception’

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• Iran Says Trump’s Ceasefire Push May Have Been ‘Tactical Deception’ Published By, Last Updated: May 22, 2026, 02:33 IST Iran suspects a US tactical pause before new attacks, hardens stance by refusing to export near weapons grade uranium, defying US and complicating fragile nuclear talks.
• Iran suspects a US tactical pause before new attacks, hardens stance by refusing to export near weapons grade uranium, defying US and complicating fragile nuclear talks.
• (Image: AFP) Iran’s leadership reportedly suspects that the current pause in hostilities with the United States is a tactical move by Washington to create a false sense of security before launching fresh attacks, according to two senior Iranian sources cited by Reuters.
• The concerns come amid fragile diplomatic efforts and renewed tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme, with Tehran also hardening its position on a key US demand by refusing to send its near-weapons-grade uranium stockpile abroad, the sources said....