{
  "id": 23097,
  "title": "Trump says deal to end Iran war may be imminent, agrees to \"cancel the attack\"",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/trump-says-deal-to-end-iran-war-may-be-imminent-agrees-to-cancel-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-02T02:44:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
    "slug": "cbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-iran-attack-framework-deal-war/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the United States has agreed to cancel an impending attack on Iran, signaling that a peace deal aimed at ending the ongoing war could be imminent. In a Truth Social post, Trump stated that Iran and other Middle Eastern countries had requested the U.S. to refrain from any aggressive actions, including the immediate, complete, and total opening of the Hormuz Strait and an end to Iran's nuclear threat. The President added that he has agreed to cancel the attack for the world's benefit and to ensure the survival of a prosperous Iran, provided that a deal can be rapidly reached. The United States and Israel had planned a severe bombing campaign targeting Iran's energy infrastructure, possibly beginning this weekend. Trump expressed confidence that Iran would ultimately capitulate due to the intense military pressure. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also spoke with Trump, warning against launching another round of strikes on Iran, with concerns over the potential targets. In response to heightened tensions, several U.S. embassies in the Middle East issued security alerts, advising Americans to exercise caution and prepare for flight cancellations, airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions. Earlier this week, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia conducted a joint operation against Iran-backed militants in Iraq, responding to over 30 drone attacks targeting U.S. forces and Saudi energy infrastructure over the previous 72 hours. Iran had launched a surprise missile attack on U.S. forces earlier, but all the missiles were intercepted. The latest direct U.S. strikes on Iran took place on Wednesday, targeting military command centers, missile and drone facilities, coastal surveillance and defense sites, and maritime capabilities. Israel has not engaged in direct military operations against Iran since a temporary ceasefire was reached in June, but the ceasefire collapsed in early July, leading to the resumption of hostilities. In his statement on Saturday, Trump confirmed that the country of Israel was joining him in the commitment to a peace deal.",
  "summary": "The United States and Israel had planned a harsh bombing campaign against energy infrastructure targets in Iran, according to CBS News. However, US President Donald Trump has agreed to cancel the attack, as stated in his social media post. Trump claimed that Middle Eastern allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war.\n\nTrump said the deal would include the opening of the Hormuz Strait and an end to Iran's nuclear threat, as reported by Fortune. He also stated that Israel has agreed to join the US in trying to complete the agreement with Iran. The cancellation of the attacks is contingent on a peace deal being quickly reached, according to the Japan Times.\n\nThe decision to hold off on new strikes was made after Trump was asked to do so by Iran and other Middle Eastern nations, because the parameters of a deal had been agreed to, as reported by Bloomberg. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had also raised concerns with Trump about potentially escalating the conflict with Iran, according to Fortune.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}