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Trump says deal to end Iran war may be imminent, agrees to "cancel the attack"

Trump says deal to end Iran war may be imminent, agrees to "cancel the attack"

Summary

President Donald Trump announced that the United States has agreed to cancel a planned attack on Iran after Iran and other Middle Eastern countries requested a pause. He said a deal is close that would include opening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran’s nuclear threat, with Israel supporting the decision.

Key Facts

  • President Trump said Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked the U.S. to hold off on an attack.
  • The deal would involve Iran fully opening the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for oil shipments.
  • The deal also aims to end Iran’s nuclear threat.
  • The U.S. and Israel had planned a major bombing campaign targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure.
  • Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with President Trump, advising against more strikes.
  • Israel supports the U.S. decision to cancel the attack while working on the deal.
  • The planned strikes could have happened over the weekend before the pause.
  • The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions and cyberattacks between the U.S. and Iran.
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