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Trump says Iran talks to take place on Monday, sets no deadline for deal

Trump said Gulf intermediaries will start talks with Iran on Monday after he halted strikes that he said could have been the biggest attack since World War II.

  • President Donald Trump announced on Sunday he would hold off on new strikes against Iran after receiving counsel from Gulf allies Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates regarding an emerging deal.
  • Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed expressed concern that escalating conflict could trigger retaliatory Iranian strikes on Gulf territory, conveying this in a Saturday phone call that weighed heavily on Trump's decision to pause military action.
  • The emerging framework includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the critical waterway where about a fifth of global energy flows, and resolving United States concerns regarding Iran's nuclear program.
  • Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz "will in no way return to the status it was before February 28," casting doubt on the immediate reopening.
  • Benchmark Brent crude futures surged 24% in July as the State Department warned United States citizens in 10 Middle Eastern countries to prepare for flight cancellations and potential travel disruptions.
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Trump says US will hold off on fresh Iran attack in hope of quick deal (copy)

CAIRO — President Donald Trump said the U.S. will hold off on a fresh attack on Iran as long as a deal can be reached quickly to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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