Trump cancels Iran strikes, cites possibility of deal

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of planned strikes against Iran, citing the possibility of reaching an agreement soon. In a post on "Truth Social," Trump stated, "For the sake of the future well-being of the world and the existence of a successful and prosperous Iran, I have agreed to suspend the attack on the condition that an agreement is reached soon."

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For the sake of the future well-being of the world and the existence of a successful and prosperous Iran, I have agreed to suspend the attack on the condition that an agreement is reached soon.

Trump mentioned that this decision was made in conjunction with Israel. The announcement followed media reports over the weekend indicating that the United States was planning new and severe strikes against Iran. Tehran had previously accused the U.S. of escalating tensions, warning that any regional state cooperating with Washington would "fall victim to the flames of war."

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any regional state cooperating with Washington would "fall victim to the flames of war."

The President explained that he made this decision after Iran and other Middle Eastern countries requested a postponement of the attack to allow for an agreement. He further specified that any agreement would include the "immediate, complete, and full opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nuclear threat."

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immediate, complete, and full opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nuclear threat.