Trump says US 'locked and loaded' but will hold off on fresh Iran attack in hope of quick deal

President Donald Trump announced late Saturday that the United States would refrain from launching fresh attacks on Iran, provided a swift deal could be brokered to curb its nuclear ambitions and ensure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump indicated that Iran and unspecified "other Middle Eastern Countries" had requested a period to finalize an agreement.

"Based on this request, 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," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. He added that Israel "joins me in this commitment," though Israel had not immediately issued a public statement.

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Based on this request, 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.

Iran, however, issued a stern warning against any "adventurous action" by the U.S., asserting that it would retaliate decisively if American forces proceeded with threatened attacks on Iranian targets. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi engaged in separate phone calls with Turkish, Pakistani, and Saudi officials, discussing the consequences of U.S. "destabilizing actions" and the potential for heightened regional insecurity.

Meanwhile, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly expressed concern and sought clarity from Trump regarding U.S. plans for Iran during a conversation on Saturday. Media outlet Nournews, affiliated with Iran's top security body, suggested that U.S. attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure would trigger Iranian strikes on oil and gas fields in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, as well as Israel, warning that "all will be burned to ashes."

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Israel joins me in this commitment.