03.08.2026 11:31
US President Donald Trump announced that he has suspended planned new strikes against Iran. Trump stated that an agreement has been reached on the outlines of a deal involving the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the end of Iran's nuclear threat, and he declared that the strikes would be canceled if these conditions are met. No official confirmation has yet been made by the Iranian side.
US President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social account that he has suspended possible military strikes against Iran planned for this weekend. Trump stated that the US military is "standing ready with a level of military force not seen since World War II," but said he decided to give diplomacy a chance.
"AGREEMENT REACHED ON THE BROAD OUTLINES"
In his post, Trump said Iran and Middle Eastern countries in contact with it conveyed that an agreement on a framework had been reached. The US President stated that the said understanding includes two key elements:
The immediate and complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz,
The complete end of Iran's nuclear threat.
Trump announced that he agreed to cancel new strikes if these conditions are met.
"ISRAEL JOINS THIS COMMITMENT"
In his statement, Trump noted that Israel also supports this diplomatic process, saying, "The State of Israel also joins me in this commitment. Let everyone get to work and get this done."
FOREIGN PRESS: GULF COUNTRIES' INITIATIVES BEHIND THE DECISION
According to the Associated Press, Financial Times, and Axios, intense diplomatic efforts by Gulf countries, especially Saudi Arabia, were influential in Trump's decision. According to reports, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman warned that a new strike could trigger retaliations targeting the region's energy infrastructure. Qatar, Oman, and other regional countries also mediated between the parties.
NO OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION FROM IRAN YET
Although Trump suggested the deal could be concluded quickly, the Iranian government has not yet confirmed these statements. Foreign press reported that Tehran has not made an official statement and the process remains uncertain.