Trump: I am halting attacks on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of planned attacks against Iran, stating that discussions with the Islamic Republic's leadership had reached a satisfactory conclusion and were approved. This decision marks a de-escalation after days of heightened tensions and threats from the U.S. of severe military retaliation.

Trump stated on social media that "Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been conducted at the highest level of leadership in Iran and approved, I, as President of the United States, have stopped the planned attacks and bombings against Iran tonight." He indicated that "endpoints" in a deal with Iran had been approved by all parties involved, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Egypt.

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Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been conducted at the highest level of leadership in Iran and approved, I, as President of the United States, have stopped the planned attacks and bombings against Iran tonight.

Qatari mediators reportedly submitted a draft agreement to the U.S. earlier in the week. Complex issues such as Iran's nuclear program and the implementation of economic relief measures were central to the negotiations. Trump had reportedly grown increasingly frustrated with Iran's delay in responding to U.S. proposals.

The news of the de-escalation was met with positive reactions on Wall Street, with the Dow Jones and Nasdaq indices rising significantly. Conversely, oil prices experienced a sharp decline, with Brent crude falling below $90 per barrel. Trump indicated that a time and place for signing the agreement would be announced soon, though a naval blockade at the Strait of Hormuz would remain in place until the deal is finalized.

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endpoints have, both in principle and in great detail, been approved by all involved parties.