
An article summarized by Axios:
President Trump announced Saturday that he has canceled a potential U.S. attack on Iran, saying negotiations between the two countries have made enough progress to avoid military action for now. In a Truth Social post, Trump said he was willing to halt the strike because the outlines of a deal had been agreed upon, though he emphasized the decision depends on reaching a final agreement.
According to Trump, the proposed deal would include the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and measures to eliminate Iran's nuclear threat. The administration had reportedly considered strikes on Iranian infrastructure to pressure Tehran during ceasefire negotiations, but regional leaders urged Washington to give diplomacy more time.
The decision came after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed concerns about the planned strike during a call with Trump, while Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and Pakistan also pushed for de-escalation. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that any military action by the U.S. or Israel would trigger a "decisive and proportionate" response from Iran's armed forces.
For the article: https://www.axios.com/2026/08/02/trump-iran-attack-cancelled
