Trump Halts Imminent Strikes on Iran Following Regional Appeal
At a Glance
- Regional appeals halted an imminent U.S. strike on Iran.
- Trump warned the military remains "locked and loaded" at historic levels.
- The preliminary framework requires reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. President Donald Trump has called off an imminent, large-scale military strike against Iran after a last-minute appeal from Tehran and regional leaders.
Key Statements and Focus Areas
- Trump warned the U.S. remains ready “at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II.”
- The upcoming framework dictates the “Immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT.”
Trump announced the decision late Saturday on Truth Social. In his post, he warned that the American military remains "locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II.”
The pause came after Iranian and Middle Eastern officials asked the U.S. to hold its fire. Trump said that they told Washington that negotiators had already ironed out the initial perimeters of a diplomatic deal.
According to Trump, the upcoming talks center on major concessions from Tehran. “This would include the Immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT, and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat,” he wrote.
The reversal marks a sudden pivot toward diplomacy. Trump stated that he agreed "to cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL" to protect global stability and allow Iran to survive as a prosperous country.
Regional allies are reportedly on board with the pause. “The Country of Israel joins me in this commitment. Get to work, everybody, and get it DONE,” Trump added.
FYI
The United States and Israel stood ready to launch a massive air campaign to cripple Iran's energy grids. The planned strikes followed months of direct warfare and a devastating maritime blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
With the looming clash threatening a regional catastrophe Middle Eastern mediators stepped in with a last-minute diplomatic exit.
Axios reported that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call with Trump to voice worries over the upcoming attacks. According to an official, "The Saudis expressed concern and asked for clarity about the plan of action."
Riyadh faced pressure from both sides. Speaking with Saudi counterparts, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that any U.S. or Israeli attack—or regional cooperation with it—would face “a decisive and proportionate response” from Iran.
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