Trump cancels Iran strikes, pending a deal

President Donald Trump announced Saturday he had agreed to cancel planned strikes against Iran, provided a deal with the country could be rapidly struck. He posted on Truth Social that the decision was made "for the future benefit of the WORLD and, likewise, the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran."

Trump stated that he reached the decision after being asked by Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to "hold off" on any attack to allow for a deal. He specified that any agreement would need to include the "Immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT, and an end to Iran's nuclear threat."

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I have agreed, for the future benefit of the WORLD and, likewise, the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, to cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL.

The announcement came amid U.S. media reports suggesting the U.S. might have been planning new, intense strikes on Iran over the weekend. Earlier, Tehran had accused the U.S. of escalating tensions, warning that any regional state cooperating with Washington would be "engulfed by the flames of war."

The U.S. government had previously advised Americans across the Middle East to be alert and prepared to leave "should there be escalation" in the region. A security alert on Saturday urged Americans in the Middle East to exercise caution, heightened vigilance, and be prepared for potential travel disruptions.

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Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise caution and heightened vigilance and should be prepared for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions.