Trump says Mideast allies have reached outlines of deal to end Iran war, says US to stop new strikes
Trump said the pause on new strikes depends on a rapid deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end Iran’s nuclear threat.
- President Donald Trump said late Saturday he would hold off on fresh attacks against Iran, provided a deal is reached quickly to halt nuclear ambitions and ensure the "Immediate, Complete and Total" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Fears of escalation mounted after Trump threatened to hit Iran "very hard" following the conflict that began February 28 when the United States and Israel launched strikes. The administration reportedly considered targeting Iranian energy infrastructure.
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman called Trump Saturday, urging him to de-escalate. Iran warned the United States against any "adventurous action," threatening a "proportionate response" if forces followed through.
- Trump wrote on Truth Social that Iran and other Middle Eastern Countries requested time to complete a deal, and he agreed to cancel the attack. Israel "joins me in this commitment," Trump wrote.
- Benchmark Brent crude futures rose 24% in July, and analysts expect prices to rise further this year. Adding to regional instability, Iran's Houthi allies in Yemen recently began threatening the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
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Trump says US will halt Iran strikes if Hormuz Strait deal is reached
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Saturday he will order American forces to halt further strikes against Iran if a proposed agreement to end the five-month conflict moves forward, saying regional partners have agreed on the framework of a deal.In a post on social media, Trump said the proposed agreement would include the "immediate, complete and total" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of Iran's nuclear threat."Based on…
Trump Calls Off Iran Attack As ‘Perimeters Of A Deal Have Been Agreed’
NEW YORK (VINnews) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he had agreed to hold off on a major U.S. military strike against Iran after being informed that Tehran and other Middle Eastern countries were prepared to pursue a deal. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the United States remained prepared […]
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