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Trump Halts Iran Attack Plans Pending Swift Deal
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Trump Halts Iran Attack Plans Pending Swift Deal

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of planned strikes against Iran, contingent on a swift deal with Tehran.
  • This decision follows reports of impending U.S. military actions and signals a potential de-escalation of tensions.
  • Trump stated the U.S. is prepared for significant military action but agreed to postpone it following requests from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries for a deal.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a significant shift in policy, stating he has decided to cancel planned American strikes against Iran. This decision hinges on the condition that a swift agreement can be reached with Tehran.

I agreed, for the future benefit of the world and, at the same time, for the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, to cancel the attack, provided that we can quickly reach an agreement.

โ€” Donald TrumpAnnouncing the cancellation of planned strikes against Iran.

The announcement came just hours after U.S. media reported on imminent military actions, suggesting a potential de-escalation of the heightened tensions between the two nations. Trump conveyed his decision via the Truth Social platform.

In his statement, Trump declared, "I agreed, for the future benefit of the world and, at the same time, for the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, to cancel the attack, provided that we can quickly reach an agreement."

The United States is fully prepared and ready to act against the Islamic Republic of Iran with levels of military power, strength, and firepower not seen since World War II.

โ€” Donald TrumpDescribing the U.S. military's readiness.

He further elaborated that the United States possesses immense military capabilities, stating, "The United States is fully prepared and ready to act against the Islamic Republic of Iran with levels of military power, strength, and firepower not seen since World War II." However, he noted that requests from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to postpone any attack were received, as key parameters for a deal have reportedly been agreed upon.

This would include the immediate, full, and total OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the end of Iran's nuclear threat.

โ€” Donald TrumpOutlining potential components of a deal with Iran.

Trump indicated that this potential agreement would involve the "immediate, full, and total OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the end of Iran's nuclear threat." He concluded by urging all parties to "do your best and finalize the deal."

Do your best and finalize the deal.

โ€” Donald TrumpUrging parties to conclude negotiations.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.