Trump backs off from new strikes on Iran, claiming Mideast allies have outlines of an emerging deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has claimed that Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war, according to Fortune. Trump stated that he would hold off on ordering new strikes in the conflict for now, citing an emerging deal that would include the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nuclear threat. He added that Israel has agreed to join the US in the commitment to try to complete the agreement with Iran.

Fortune reports that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman raised concerns about the US potentially escalating the conflict with Iran in a phone call with Trump. The Saudis are concerned that if the US targets Iran's energy infrastructure, Tehran could respond by carrying out attacks on the kingdom's and other Gulf countries' energy infrastructure. The crown prince sought clarity from Trump on what potential new action he's weighing to take against Iran.

The US and Saudi Arabia have been discussing Iran strategy, with Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman meeting with Trump and Vice President JD Vance in Washington earlier this week. The US had struck multiple logistics and weapons sites used by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, with Saudi Arabia joining in the strikes. The US State Department has issued new security alerts for Americans in 10 countries in the region, amid ongoing tensions.

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