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Trump says U.S. is canceling planned Iran attack if a deal can be made rapidly
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What we know
President Donald Trump said Saturday night the United States was canceling a planned attack on Iran, contingent on “being able to rapidly make a DEAL,” and claimed the proposed agreement would include immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat. He said Israel joined the pause.
Earlier Saturday the State Department warned U.S. citizens across multiple Middle East countries to consider departing amid escalation risk. Tehran issued fresh threats toward countries hosting U.S. bases; Kuwaiti authorities reported Iranian drone activity.
What's confirmed
- Trump Saturday night: cancel attack subject to rapid deal; Hormuz + nuclear claims (CNN live Aug. 1).
- State Department regional departure warnings issued same day (CNN).
- Kuwait reported Iranian drone activity amid regional alerts (CNN).
What's still developing
- Whether any written deal text exists beyond Trump’s social-media conditions.
- Duration of the pause if talks stall.