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Trump cancels planned Iran strikes, saying deal ‘perimeters’ reached for Hormuz reopen
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What we know
President Donald Trump said Sunday he had canceled planned large-scale strikes on Iran after Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked him to hold off, asserting the “perimeters” of a deal had been agreed and must be concluded rapidly. He said the framework would include immediate, complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to what he called Iran’s nuclear threat.
U.S. media had reported Washington and Israel were preparing intense strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. Axios and other outlets reported Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged Trump on Saturday to cancel strikes and return to talks. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Oman Hormuz talks were nearing completion; Tehran did not immediately confirm Trump’s bilateral deal framing.
What's confirmed
- Trump Truth Social: strikes canceled subject to rapid deal; Hormuz + nuclear perimeters claim (BBC; Al Jazeera; AP).
- Gulf ally pressure, including reported MBS call, cited in cancel decision (AP; Guardian; Axios via Al Jazeera).
- Araghchi: Oman strait talks nearing completion (regional/AP coverage).
What's still developing
- Whether a written text matches Trump’s ‘perimeters’ claim.
- Israel’s posture after joining the pause messaging.