Trump Cancels Planned Iran Strikes Subject to Potential Deal

Published: August 2, 2026, 8:40 am

President Trump has announced the cancellation of planned military strikes against Iran, stating that the decision was made in coordination with Israel. This development follows widespread media reports suggesting that the United States had been preparing for a series of intense strikes throughout the weekend.

Regarding the potential for a new agreement, Trump specified that any deal would necessitate the "Immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT, and an end to Iran's nuclear threat."

Prior to the announcement, Tehran had accused the United States of escalating regional tensions. Iranian officials warned that any state in the region cooperating with Washington would be "engulfed by the flames of war."

In anticipation of further regional instability, the US government issued a security alert on Saturday urging Americans across the Middle East to exercise heightened caution. The advisory warned citizens to remain alert for potential travel disruptions, including flight cancellations and periodic airspace closures, should the situation escalate.

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Content: Collected | Source: BBC News