After canceling Iran strikes, Trump says negotiations will resume Monday afternoon while Tehran continues Hormuz talks with Oman

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he has decided to suspend plans for military strikes against Iran, following the urging of Gulf allies Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The president had initially planned to launch an attack, which he described as the "biggest since World War II." However, after speaking with key Gulf leaders, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump agreed to put diplomacy first.

He stated that the Gulf leaders preferred a deal over an attack, as they were uncertain of the consequences of military action. Trump later reiterated his stance that the emerging deal would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resolving concerns about Iran's nuclear program. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, stated that the Strait of Hormuz "will in no way return to the status it was before February 28th," the day the war began.

Trump's decision to halt strikes is not the first, as he had previously suspended attacks but saw fighting resume. The latest proposal includes a return to negotiations and reopening of Hormuz, as well as halting attacks by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. Saudi Arabia is concerned about potential Iranian retaliation, but believes the U.S. and its allies can defend against any attacks.

The U.S. and Iran are expected to resume negotiations "tomorrow afternoon," though the details of the talks remain unclear.