Trump climbs down on Iran strikes in expectation of ‘rapidly’ reaching a deal

Donald Trump announced the cancellation of planned military strikes against Iran, citing the expectation of rapidly reaching a deal concerning its nuclear programme and the full reopening of the strait of Hormuz. The US president stated on Truth Social that this pause was a response to requests from Iran and other regional countries. The decision aims to achieve a breakthrough in negotiations, ensuring that the military action is delayed subject to the progress of these agreements.