{
  "id": 35367,
  "title": "Trump says he is cancelling strikes on Iran subject to deal being made ‘rapidly’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/trump-says-he-is-cancelling-strikes-on-iran-subject-to-deal-being",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-02T06:48:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/trump-says-he-is-cancelling-strikes-on-iran-subject-to-deal-being-made-rapidly/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump has announced the cancellation of planned strikes on Iran, contingent upon the swift conclusion of a deal with the nation. Trump made the announcement on his social media platform, Truth Social, suggesting the agreement would potentially involve reopening the Strait of Hormuz and putting an end to Iran's nuclear threat. This development follows reports that the US and Israel may have been planning a series of intensified bombings targeting Iran's energy infrastructure. Trump expressed that the decision to halt the attacks would benefit the global community and ensure Iran's survival and prosperity. The move comes after a series of escalating confrontations between the US and Iran since the April ceasefire failed to hold. Earlier this month, US authorities urged citizens in the Middle East to remain vigilant and prepared for potential disruptions. Iran has yet to comment on Trump's statement.",
  "summary": "US President Donald Trump has cancelled planned strikes on Iran, provided a deal is struck rapidly with the country, according to a post on Truth Social. The potential deal reportedly includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran's nuclear threat. This announcement comes after US media reported that Washington may have been planning intense strikes on Iran over the weekend. Iran has accused the US of escalating tensions, warning that any regional state cooperating with Washington would be \"engulfed by the flames of war\". The US government has urged Americans in the Middle East to be vigilant and prepared for potential travel disruptions.",
  "key_points": [
    "Trump cancels planned strikes on Iran pending deal",
    "Deal could reopen Strait of Hormuz, end Iran's nuclear threat",
    "Move aims to benefit global community and ensure Iran's survival"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Egypt Independent",
        "title": "Trump says US canceling planned attack on Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/trump-says-us-canceling-planned-attack-on-iran",
        "published": "2026-08-02T07:10:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NPR",
        "title": "Trump says he's cancelling Iran strikes, deal pending",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/trump-says-hes-cancelling-iran-strikes-deal-pending",
        "published": "2026-08-02T07:34:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Trump ‘cancels attack on Iran’ saying deal is near",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/trump-cancels-attack-on-iran-saying-deal-is-near",
        "published": "2026-08-02T08:43:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Trump says US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/trump-says-us-israel-to-hold-off-on-iran-strikes",
        "published": "2026-08-02T09:30:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Iran media denies Trump claim that Tehran asked US not to strike",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/iran-media-denies-trump-claim-that-tehran-asked-us-not-to-strike",
        "published": "2026-08-02T10:28:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Iran media denies Trump claim that Tehran asked US not to strike",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/iran-media-denies-trump-claim-that-tehran-asked-us-not-to-strike-42849",
        "published": "2026-08-02T10:38:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "‘Fool has run out of steam!’ — Iranian media trolls Trump after he calls off strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/fool-has-run-out-of-steam-iranian-media-trolls-trump-after-he-calls",
        "published": "2026-08-02T12:43:32.000Z"
      }
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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."
}