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US Halts Planned Attacks on Iran Pending Swift Agreement, Trump Says
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US Halts Planned Attacks on Iran Pending Swift Agreement, Trump Says

From Dagens Nyheter · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The United States has halted planned attacks against Iran, contingent on a swift agreement.
  • President Trump stated the agreement must include the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nuclear threat.
  • Trump claims Iran and other Middle Eastern countries requested the delay, citing approved framework for an agreement.

The United States has called off planned attacks against Iran, with President Donald Trump announcing the decision hinges on a rapid diplomatic agreement. Trump stated on his Truth Social platform that any such deal must ensure the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the cessation of Iran's nuclear weapons program.

According to Trump, the delay in military action was requested by Iran and other nations in the Middle East. He asserted that a framework for an agreement has been approved, leading to the decision to stand down. Trump characterized the U.S. military readiness as immense, stating the nation was "armed to the teeth and ready to act against the Islamic Republic of Iran, with a level of military terror, strength and power not seen since World War II."

We are armed to the teeth and ready to act against the Islamic Republic of Iran, with a level of military terror, strength and power not seen since World War II. Despite this, we have just been asked by Iran, and other countries in the Middle East, to hold off on a strike because of the framework of a deal has been approved

— Donald TrumpPresident Trump's statement on Truth Social announcing the halt of planned attacks against Iran.

This development follows reports from multiple U.S. and Israeli sources indicating that the U.S. was preparing for its most extensive bombing campaign against Iranian infrastructure to date. The conflict between the two nations had escalated since February, with the U.S. imposing blockades and conducting strikes, while Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks and actions targeting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly spoke with Trump, expressing "concern" over the escalating tensions. The U.S. government had also issued a security alert urging American citizens in the Middle East to prepare for potential evacuation if the situation worsened. Iran has not yet officially responded to Trump's announcement regarding the halted attacks.

We will strike them very hard. At some point, they will say, 'We just can't take it anymore.'

— Donald TrumpPresident Trump's remarks during a cabinet meeting prior to the announcement of halted attacks.
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Originally published by Dagens Nyheter in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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