US postpones Iran attack after deal framework reached, Trump says

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States had postponed an attack on Iran, stating that the "bases of a deal" had been reached. This agreement, according to Trump, includes the "immediate, full, and total opening" of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nuclear threat.

Trump shared this news on his Truth Social account, adding that Iran and other Middle Eastern countries had requested the postponement. He stated that he agreed to cancel the attack, provided a deal is quickly finalized, and noted that Israel supports this commitment. He urged for swift action to secure the agreement.

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Iran and other Middle Eastern countries have asked us to postpone any attack, given that the bases of a deal have been agreed upon. This would include the immediate, full, and total opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the end of Iran's nuclear threat.

The announcement comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. U.S. embassies in the region had previously advised citizens to consider leaving due to the unstable situation, marked by cross-border attacks, U.S. naval blockades on Iranian ports, and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Washington and Tehran had previously signed a framework for understanding on June 17 to end a conflict that began on February 28, which allowed for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and initiated a two-month negotiation period for a final nuclear agreement. However, recent weeks have seen increased violence, including the deaths of U.S. soldiers in Iranian attacks on Jordan and Iraq, and Saudi Arabia's entry into the conflict with a joint U.S. attack on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. Trump did not clarify the specific terms of the current deal framework, leaving it unclear if it represents a new roadmap or a continuation of prior negotiations.

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Attending to this request, and for the future benefit of the WORLD, as well as the survival of a prosperous and successful Iran, (Trump) agreed to cancel the attack, provided a DEAL is quickly closed. Israel joins this commitment. Let's get to work and get it done!