Trump says he's cancelling Iran strikes, deal pending
President Trump claimed on social media that he cancelled planned strikes against Iran following a request from Tehran and the prospect of a potential deal. Iranian officials have dismissed the claim as a lie, while the U.S. remains in a state of heightened military readiness.
Why it matters
The conflicting narratives between the U.S. and Iran regarding potential military action highlight the volatility of current geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
President Trump said on social media late Saturday that Iran and other Middle Eastern countries have asked the U.S. "to hold off any attack" on Iran because "the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to."
News reports had previously suggested that the U.S. and Israel were preparing to target Iran's energy infrastructure this weekend.
Trump, in his Truth social post Saturday night, said the U.S. "is locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran" but based on the request from Tehran and others had agreed to "cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL." He said Israel was part of the commitment.
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