Trump announces cancellation of unprecedented US attack on Iran to pave the way for a swift deal

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he has agreed to suspend a planned attack on Iran, in order to allow for a “swift agreement” that would ensure the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz and end the Iranian nuclear threat. Trump stated in a post on his Truth Social platform, “We have received a request from Iran and other countries in the Middle East to postpone any attack on Iran in order to reach an agreement on the broad outlines of a potential deal.” He emphasized that the United States remains “on high alert” to attack Iran “with immense military power and capabilities.” He added that any deal with Iran must guarantee the “immediate, full, and comprehensive opening” of the Strait of Hormuz and the termination of the Iranian nuclear threat, stressing that the suspension of the attack on Iran is contingent on “a swift agreement” that satisfies his country.