Trump says he has canceled a planned attack on Iran after reaching an agreement over the 'perimeters of a deal'
The U.S. president said Iran and its regional neighbors asked the U.S. to hold off any attacks after 'the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to'.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he has cancelled a planned attack on Iran, following a request from Tehran and other Middle Eastern countries. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that the agreement reached would involve the immediate, complete and total opening of the Hormuz Strait, as well as an end to Iran's nuclear threat.
The president added that the cancellation is subject to being able to rapidly make a deal, and that Israel shares this commitment. Trump emphasized that the U.S. remains prepared to strike Iran forcefully if necessary, but noted that they are ready to talk. Iran's acting Defense Minister warned that all threats were to be taken seriously, and that Iran would respond decisively to any aggression.
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince stressed the importance of dialogue to reduce escalation and achieve calm. Embassies in the Middle East issued warnings to American citizens to exercise caution and prepare for potential flight cancellations. Iran has accused the U.S. of a blockade of the Hormuz Strait, which they claim will result in the closure of key shipping routes.
The U.S. has completed a series of strikes against Iran, with Iran retaliating by attacking U.S. military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Egypt reported a drone strike on its Mediterranean port, marking the first attack on their soil since the war began.
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