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  "id": 76795,
  "title": "The deal, and call, behind Trump’s climbdown on Iran strikes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/the-deal-and-call-behind-trumps-climbdown-on-iran-strikes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-03T08:36:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Semafor",
    "slug": "semafor",
    "url": "https://www.semafor.com/article/08/03/2026/the-deal-and-call-behind-trumps-climbdown-on-iran-strikes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump's decision to scale back threats of escalation in the ongoing war with Iran can be attributed to several key factors, according to his recent remarks to reporters. The president indicated that negotiations were underway, with reports pointing to a potential agreement between Iran and Oman on the management of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump expressed his aversion to further attacks, citing the loss of life that can result from such actions.\n\nThe proposed deal would encompass the \"immediate, complete, and total\" reopening of the strait, although Iran has stated they would not revert to the conditions existing prior to the conflict. In addition to these diplomatic negotiations, Trump received calls from various Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, urging him to refrain from additional strikes. A statement from the Saudi foreign ministry echoed this sentiment, suggesting that Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had discussed this matter.\n\nThe decision to back off further aggression appears to be influenced by a growing frustration on Trump's part with the ongoing conflict, along with a skepticism towards the possibility of reaching a deal with Iran. This sentiment stems from divisions within his administration, with some advisors advocating against escalation due to concerns over dwindling US munitions stockpiles, rising gas prices, and voter dissatisfaction stemming from the war. Conversely, other officials within the administration have voiced a preference for escalating hostilities.",
  "summary": "The president said Iran and other Middle East countries asked him to hold off on more attacks.",
  "key_points": [
    "Trump backs off Iran threats due to negotiations and diplomatic deals",
    "Potential agreement between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz management",
    "Calls from Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries urge Trump to cease strikes"
  ],
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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."
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