Trump retreats from Iran threat due to deterrence, says Yemeni official

Hizam al-Assad, a Yemeni official, stated that Washington turned to diplomacy after realizing the high cost of confrontation with Iran. In a post on his X account, al-Assad wrote that what compelled the "criminal" Trump to seek what he called peace was his realization that, given the US’ fragile military situation following the destruction of its bases and the degradation of its air defense capabilities, Iran still possesses substantial power to inflict significant damage on the Zionist regime, US assets and interests, as well as American tools and energy resources in the region.

"When the cost of confrontation rises, the language of threats turns into the language of peace," the Yemeni official stated. Trump announced that negotiations with Iran would resume on Monday after calling off a planned military strike, a move that came amid intensified regional diplomatic efforts.

Tehran has maintained that it neither requested the cancellation of the attack nor altered its position on the Strait of Hormuz. The decision followed diplomatic initiatives involving regional countries, including consultations between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and senior officials from Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, aimed at preserving regional security and stability.

According to Iranian officials, the shift from military threats to diplomacy reflects the failure of Washington's pressure campaign and the effectiveness of Iran's deterrence. The report by Mehr News added that these developments highlight the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, with regional actors playing a mediating role.