Trump 'cancels' Iran strikes as rapid deal aims to reopen Hormuz, curb nuclear threat
Donald Trump claims he canceled a planned military strike against Iran after the country and regional partners sought a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and curb nuclear threats. The report notes that the US and Israel had been considering strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure.
Why it matters
It highlights the volatile nature of US-Iran relations and the potential for significant geopolitical shifts in the Middle East.
US President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed that the United States had been "locked and loaded" with military force against Iran at levels "not seen since World War II" but said he decided to call off the planned attack after Tehran and several Middle Eastern countries urged to hold off and pushed to make a deal.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran had requested that Washington "hold off any attack" after the broad parameters of an agreement had been reached. "The USA is locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II," Trump wrote.Despite the military preparations, Trump said he had agreed to cancel the attack after being approached by Iran and other regional countries."Based on this request, I have agreed...
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