Sources: Iran can agree to a reciprocal ceasefire but is skeptical of the U.S.

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 26 - Reuters reported on the 26th, citing an Iranian source, that Iran will cease military operations as long as the United States stops its military strikes, but Iran still holds a "skeptical attitude" towards the U.S. intentions.

The source stated that Iran's position remains "to respond to attacks with counterattacks." If the attacks stop, Iran will also cease its actions. This position has been communicated to the United States. However, Iran is "more skeptical than optimistic" about the U.S. sincerity in this ceasefire, believing that this decision is more tactical in nature.

According to a report by the U.S. news site Axios on the 25th, President Trump ordered U.S. military forces on the 24th not to strike Iran, thus breaking a situation where U.S. forces had conducted airstrikes against Iran for 13 consecutive days. Trump stated to the media at the White House on the afternoon of the 24th that the U.S. and Iran are still in dialogue, and claimed that Iran is "serious this time." He also threatened that the U.S. could continue military strikes against Iran, saying, "if necessary, we can escalate to a higher level. We are prepared and can act at any time."