Trump orders delay of new attacks on Iran, citing deal progress

President Donald Trump announced a halt to planned U.S. attacks on Iran, stating that Middle East allies had achieved "perimeters" of a deal to end a five-month war. Trump claimed this prospective agreement would "include the immediate, full and absolute opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the end of the Iranian nuclear threat." He added that Israel had agreed to join the U.S. in finalizing a deal with Iran to end the conflict. Trump stated on social media, "I have agreed to cancel the attack, for the good of the world, and for the sake of a successful and prosperous Iran, provided that a deal is quickly reached." Iran had not yet responded to these statements.

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I have agreed to cancel the attack, for the good of the world, and for the sake of a successful and prosperous Iran, provided that a deal is quickly reached.

Trump's announcement came amid escalating tensions and diplomatic efforts. Earlier, Iran had intensified its diplomatic contacts with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, reiterating warnings of a "decisive" response to any U.S. attack. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone conversations with Pakistan's Army Chief, Turkey's Foreign Minister, and his Saudi counterpart, seeking to de-escalate the regional situation. Araghchi reiterated Iran's readiness to militarily defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, warning that any aggression would face a "decisive and proportionate response." Reports indicated that Riyadh feared U.S. attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure could provoke Tehran's retaliation against Saudi and other Gulf states' oil and gas facilities. An Iranian lawmaker suggested that any Iranian response might extend beyond the Persian Gulf region, with military officials emphasizing that any country facilitating U.S. operations could become a target.

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include the immediate, full and absolute opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the end of the Iranian nuclear threat.