Trump says he will order halt to Iran strikes after parameters reached for deal to end war
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said he will order American forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran, claiming Mideast allies had reached the parameters of a…
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he plans to halt further strikes against Iran, citing that Middle East allies have reached the parameters for a deal to end the ongoing five-month long war. In an evening social media post, Trump detailed that the deal would involve the "Immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT, and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat."
He committed to canceling the attack, providing the world and Iran with an opportunity for a successful and prosperous future. Israel expressed willingness to join the U.S. in fulfilling this commitment toward reaching an agreement with Iran, which would put an end to the war.
Trump's announcement came a day after he had hinted that the U.S. was nearing the resumption of heavy military strikes against Iran to coerce Tehran into negotiation. The conflict began on February 28 when the U.S. and Israel launched military attacks on Iran, aiming to neutralize Tehran's missile capabilities, prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons, and halt its support for allied armed groups.
However, the goals and timelines for the conflict have consistently altered, and a tentative deal reached in mid-June collapsed within weeks.
On Saturday, during a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump received concern from the Saudi leader about potential Iranian retaliation against the kingdom's energy infrastructure and other Gulf countries. The prince spoke with Trump before the president's social media announcement.
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