Trump, Netanyahu Hold Off New Iran Strikes As Deal Parameters Take Shape
Leaders cite progress toward a negotiated agreement while delaying further military action against Iran.
US President Donald Trump has said that the United States and Israel have agreed to suspend planned military strikes on Iran after what he described as the "parameters" of a potential agreement to end the ongoing conflict were reached. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed the decision followed a request from Iran and other countries in the Middle East, adding that the proposed framework includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing concerns over Iran's nuclear programme.
According to Trump, the United States remained prepared for military action but chose to delay any offensive to allow diplomatic efforts to continue. He said the proposed agreement would include the "immediate, complete, and total" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route, along with measures to eliminate what he described as Iran's nuclear threat. Trump added that he had agreed to cancel the planned attack, provided negotiations quickly lead to a formal agreement. He also stated that Israel, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, had joined the United States in supporting the diplomatic effort.
The announcement follows reports that the Trump administration was considering renewed military action against Iran. During a Cabinet meeting at Camp David on Friday, Trump reportedly warned that the United States would strike Iran "very hard" if necessary. Media reports, including those by The Wall Street Journal and CBS News, suggested Washington and Israel had been discussing coordinated strikes targeting Iran's energy infrastructure, although officials had not publicly confirmed any final operational decision before Trump's latest statement.
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The reported diplomatic breakthrough comes after months of escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. According to the timeline outlined by Trump, an earlier preliminary agreement aimed at ending the conflict collapsed after both sides accused each other of violating its terms. The United States subsequently resumed military operations after alleging that Iran had targeted commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran responded with attacks on American military facilities in the Gulf region, further intensifying the confrontation.
Despite Trump's announcement, neither Iran nor Israel has officially confirmed the existence of a new agreement or publicly endorsed the framework outlined by the US president. Details of the proposed deal, including its implementation timeline and verification mechanisms, have not been released. The situation remains fluid as diplomatic efforts continue, with international attention focused on whether the reported understanding can prevent further military escalation and restore stability to one of the world's most strategically important regions.
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