Iran says Trump ‘backed down’ after U.S. pauses military campaign timeline
Erbil, March 23 — Pshtiwan Faraj Iranian officials said U.S. President Donald Trump had “backed down” following a reported pause in the American military campaign, in a development that signals a potential shift in tone amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. The claim, shared via Iranian media channels and circulated on social platforms, comes after remarks attributed to Trump suggesting that any military campaign against Iran could last “about four weeks or less,” indicating a more limited timeframe than previously implied. Iranian commentary portrayed the adjustment as a sign of restraint from Washington , framing it as a response to political and strategic pressure. Officials and state-linked narratives suggested the U.S. position had softened in the face of regional and international concerns over escalation. The U.S. has not issued a formal confirmation of any change in operational posture, and it remains unclear whether the reported pause reflects a st...