Trump Says US Pauses New Iran Strikes As Negotiators Agree Deal Parameters
Trump says planned attacks were cancelled after negotiators reached broad agreement on a potential US-Iran deal.
US President Donald Trump has announced that planned military strikes against Iran have been called off after what he described as the "perimeters of a deal" were agreed upon with Tehran. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said he had decided to cancel the proposed attacks, provided negotiations move quickly toward a formal agreement. He added that Israel would join the United States in honouring the commitment while diplomatic efforts continue.
In his statement, Trump said the United States remained fully prepared for military action but had received a request from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to suspend any attack after progress was made toward a potential agreement. According to the president, the proposed framework would include the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nuclear threat. "I have agreed, for the future benefit of the world and, likewise, the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, to cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL," Trump wrote, urging all parties to finalise the negotiations.
The announcement comes just days after reports suggested the Trump administration was preparing fresh military action against Iran. According to a Wall Street Journal report, the US president had authorised plans for strikes over the weekend as part of efforts to increase pressure on Tehran. During a Cabinet meeting on Friday, Trump reportedly said the United States would hit Iran "very hard" until its leadership agreed to negotiate, underscoring the administration's willingness to use military force if diplomacy failed.
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Trump's latest remarks signal a possible shift from immediate military confrontation to renewed diplomatic engagement. However, neither the White House nor Iranian officials have publicly released details of the reported framework, and no formal agreement has been announced. The status of negotiations, including the role of regional mediators and the specific commitments expected from both sides, remains unclear.
The development comes amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran over Tehran's nuclear programme and regional security concerns. The Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant share of the world's oil shipments passes, has long been a strategic flashpoint during periods of conflict. While Trump's announcement has raised hopes of a temporary de-escalation, the proposed deal has yet to be formalised, and the situation remains fluid pending further diplomatic negotiations and official confirmation from all parties involved.
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