Trump calls off Iran strikes citing high-level talks

President Donald Trump announced Thursday he had called off planned U.S. military strikes on Iran, citing a diplomatic breakthrough at the highest levels of Iranian leadership and approval from a coalition of regional powers. The dramatic reversal came just hours before the strikes were scheduled to commence.

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Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have, as President of the United States of America, cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening.

Trump stated on Truth Social that "discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved." He further claimed that "discussions and final points have been, in both concept and great detail, approved by all parties involved," listing numerous countries including the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, and others. He added that a naval blockade would remain in effect until the transaction was finalized.

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Discussions and final points have been, in both concept and great detail, approved by all parties involved, including the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, and others. The Naval Blockade will remain in full force and effect until this Transaction is finalised, Time and place of the signing to be announced shortly.

Details of this diplomatic development remained unclear, particularly how Iran's leadership signaled its approval. This decision follows a period of heightened tensions and renewed hostilities in the Gulf, which had threatened a fragile ceasefire that began in early April. Earlier in the day, Trump had indicated a strong response against Iran, but the situation shifted rapidly. Oil prices fell sharply following the cancellation announcement, while stock markets extended their gains.

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Wrong strategies and impulsive decisions will reset the entire board for the worse, explode energy infrastructure and markets and create an endless quagmire that you will be stuck in for years. You will see a different Iran.