Trump Announces Cancellation of Iran Attack, Putting Weekend Airstrikes on Hold

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he has called off the large-scale military strike against Iran that had been anticipated for this weekend.

Writing on his Truth Social account on August 1st, local time, President Trump stated, "We have received requests from Iran and other Middle Eastern nations, agreeing to a framework for an agreement, asking that any attacks be put on hold."

Trump added that "this agreement includes the immediate, complete, and total opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and an end to the Iranian nuclear threat."

He further noted, "In accordance with these requests, and for the future of the world, and at the same time for the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, I have agreed to cancel the attack on the condition that we can reach a swift agreement," adding, "Israel also joins me in this commitment."

Earlier, U.S. media outlets including CBS and the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources, that the U.S. and Israel planned to strike Iranian energy facilities and other targets this weekend. In response, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had taken a hardline stance, stating that Iran would decisively respond to any aggression.

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