Tehran, Aug. 2 -- Iranian media outlets have targeted US President Donald Trump with sharp criticism and mockery after he announced a temporary hold on potential military strikes against Iran.

Trump claimed in a Truth Social post that the decision followed requests from regional actors, stating, "We have just been asked by Iran, and other Middle Eastern Countries, to hold off any attack in that the parameters of a deal have been agreed to."

He added that the understanding "would include the Immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT."

However, Iranian state media carried no reports confirming any request to pause military operations or indicating any shift in Tehran's stance regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Instead, Ir...