Trump says US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. and Israel have agreed to pause planned strikes on Iran, provided a deal can be reached to end the ongoing conflict. The decision follows requests from Iran and other Middle Eastern nations, with Trump emphasizing the need for open shipping lanes and an end to nuclear threats.
Why it matters
This development marks a potential diplomatic pivot in a volatile geopolitical conflict that has significant implications for global energy markets and regional stability.
US president Donald Trump said Iran and other Middle Eastern countries had asked him to hold off on attacks. (EPA Images pic)
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and Israel had agreed to hold off on any new strikes on Iran - provided a deal to end the months-long conflict is quickly reached.
Fears had mounted that the fighting could escalate once again, after Trump threatened to hit Iran "very hard," and was reportedly considering renewed heavy attacks, including against energy infrastructure targets.
CBS News reported that the US and Israel were planning joint strikes, possibly throughout the weekend, with oil refineries and power plants among possible targets.
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