Trump Halts Planned U.S. Strikes on Iran; Iranian Officials Have Not Confirmed Any Agreement
President Trump said he called off Thursday evening strikes following discussions with Iran's top leadership. He added that a deal could be signed in Europe this weekend.
realitytea.comU.S. military strikes on Iran that had been scheduled for Thursday evening. He made the announcement first in a Truth Social post and later spoke to reporters at the White House.
Trump stated that the Iran deal is in "pretty final shape" and could be signed in Europe as soon as this weekend. He said the planned operation against Kharg Island is now off the table.
Trump said the Strait of Hormuz has been open for months and expects its formal reopening upon deal signing as early as Saturday or Monday. S. and Iran are expected to have 60 days to reach a deal upon signing a letter of intent.
Multiple outlets reported the announcement without confirmation from Iranian officials on the status of any agreement. No statements from Iranian government sources appear in the reporting on the announcement.
