Monday, August 3, 2026

Trump halts Iran strikes amid potential deal

U.S. President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that he was halting planned new strikes against Iran, claiming that Middle Eastern allies had reached the 'parameters of a deal' to end the ongoing conflict. The proposed deal would include the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nuclear program, though Iran denied requesting the pause and no formal agreement has been confirmed. This marks another in a series of announced strike halts by Trump since the U.S. and Israel began military operations against Iran in late February.