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US and Israel Pause Iran Attacks Pending Deal on Hormuz and Nuclear Threat
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US and Israel Pause Iran Attacks Pending Deal on Hormuz and Nuclear Threat

From Die Presse · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. and Israel are temporarily halting further attacks on Iran, responding to requests from Iran and regional countries.
  • President Trump stated the pause is conditional on a swift agreement, potentially involving the complete opening of the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran's nuclear threat.
  • Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged de-escalation in a call with Trump, expressing concern over potential new attacks.

The United States and Israel have temporarily suspended further attacks against Iran, a decision influenced by appeals from Iran and other regional nations. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the pause, stating it is contingent upon a rapid diplomatic resolution.

Based on this request, I have agreed to... cancel the attack.

— Donald TrumpOn his Truth Social platform, explaining the decision to pause attacks.

Trump indicated on his Truth Social platform that the reprieve was granted following requests from Iran and Gulf nations, citing the emergence of a new potential agreement. He emphasized that any deal must be reached quickly and could involve the complete opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the cessation of Iran's nuclear activities. "Get to work, everyone, and finish it," Trump urged.

This development follows Trump's earlier threats of massive retaliation against Iran, described as having a "military terror, strength, and power not seen since World War II." Reports suggested the U.S. and Israel were planning strikes on Iranian oil refineries and power plants.

We will be very tough on Iran.

— Donald TrumpStated at a cabinet meeting prior to the announcement of the pause.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly called Trump to express concern and advocate for de-escalation. The region had seen renewed exchanges of attacks between the U.S. and Iran earlier in the week, prompting U.S. embassies in the Gulf to warn citizens of potential "unforeseen escalation."

Get to work, everyone, and finish it.

— Donald TrumpUrging a swift resolution to the potential agreement.
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Originally published by Die Presse in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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