US President Donald Trump announced that planned American military strikes against Iran have been cancelled, indicating that a potential agreement with Tehran is close to completion.
Speaking on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the decision followed discussions reaching the highest levels of Iranian leadership and receiving approval from all parties involved. He stated that the scheduled strikes and bombings for Thursday evening would not proceed, suggesting that diplomatic progress had advanced significantly.
He further claimed that multiple countries, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Egypt, were part of the broader understanding tied to the emerging agreement. According to Trump, final arrangements have been agreed upon in principle and detail, with the signing expected to be announced soon.
Trump also said that restrictions on maritime movement in the Strait of Hormuz would remain in place until a final deal is completed.
In later comments to the New York Post, he described the prospective agreement to initiate nuclear negotiations with Iran as “pretty much all wrapped up,” signaling optimism about a near-term diplomatic breakthrough.
Despite the announcement of cancellation, tensions had continued earlier in the week, with reciprocal strikes between the United States and Iran reported for a second consecutive day. Trump had previously warned that additional military action could follow if Tehran did not accept a peace arrangement.
He also reiterated earlier claims about US strategic objectives targeting Iranian energy infrastructure, including Kharg Island and broader oil and gas assets.
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