WASHINGTON, United States: President Donald Trump said he cancelled planned strikes on Iran while demanding a rapid agreement with Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end Iran’s nuclear threat.
Trump announced the decision in a Truth Social post late Saturday, Aug. 1. He said Iran and other Middle Eastern countries requested a pause after agreeing to the outlines of a deal, CBS News reported.
CBS updated its report at 11:25 p.m. EDT Saturday, equivalent to 8:25 a.m. Pakistan Standard Time on Sunday.
The president said Israel supported the commitment. Iran had not publicly confirmed the proposed framework when reports appeared, according to The Times.
Trump said any agreement must immediately and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He also demanded an end to what he described as Iran’s nuclear threat.
CBS News reported that the United States and Israel had prepared a major bombing campaign against Iranian energy infrastructure. The broadcaster said strikes could have begun during the weekend.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman cautioned Trump against new attacks during a Saturday call, CBS News reported. The Saudi leader raised concerns about the proposed targets.
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The conflict began on Feb. 28 with the United States and Israeli strikes on Iran. A temporary agreement reached in June collapsed in early July, and direct United States-Iran attacks resumed.
