Trump Again Cancels 'Terrible Strike' on Iran: Here's Why

US President Donald Trump has called off a planned strike on Iran, citing requests from Tehran and other Middle Eastern countries. He stated that the US is ready to act but agreed to a pause to finalize a deal that includes opening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the nuclear threat. Israel has joined the commitment. Details of the deal have not been disclosed.

US President Donald Trump announced early Sunday morning, August 2, that he had decided to cancel a planned strike on Iran. He explained that he did so "at the numerous requests" of Tehran and other Middle Eastern countries, which recommended refraining from this step. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that the US is ready to act against Iran with a level of force unseen since World War II, but Iran and other countries asked to hold off because the contours of a deal have already been agreed upon. The emerging agreement is expected to include the "immediate, complete, and unconditional opening of the Strait of Hormuz" and an end to the nuclear threat. Trump also stated that Israel has joined his commitment to refrain from action. Details of the deal's terms, negotiation timeline, or concessions have not been published.