Trump says US canceled planned Iran strike after deal framework reached

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he had called off a planned military attack on Iran. The decision came after requests from Tehran and several Middle Eastern nations for a pause in escalating tensions, with Trump asserting that a basic framework for a potential deal had been reached. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated that the United States had been prepared for military action against Iran at a scale not seen since World War II. However, he agreed to hold off following requests for negotiations. According to Trump, the proposed framework includes the immediate and complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nuclear activities. "Based on this request, I have agreed, for the future benefit of the world and the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, to cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a deal," Trump wrote. He also indicated that Israel had supported the pause in military action and urged all parties involved to expedite the finalization of an agreement. Iran has not yet officially confirmed Trump's claims or commented publicly on the reported framework for a deal. The announcement arrives amid heightened regional tensions and significant concerns regarding maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy shipments.

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Based on this request, I have agreed, for the future benefit of the world and the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, to cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a deal.