Donald Trump cancels planned Iran attack pending deal FAST-MOVING
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States will hold off on a massive strike against Iran, describing the planned operation as the biggest since World War II. He said the pause is conditional on a rapid agreement that would fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end Iran’s nuclear threat. Trump claimed Israel also agreed to the suspension.
Trump said the decision was made after appeals from regional partners, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, who urged him to avoid further escalation. He added that Gulf leaders’ input weighed heavily on the choice. Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi warned that any U.S. or Israeli attack would meet a proportional response, while Iranian officials denied that Tehran had asked for a pause, calling the claim a lie. The United States also issued travel alerts for its citizens in several Middle‑Eastern countries amid the heightened tension.
Entities: Abbas Araghchi · Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman · Donald J. Trump · Donald Trump · Iran · Islamic Republic of Iran · Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps · Israel · Israel · Mohammed bin Salman · Nobitex · Oman
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Iran will respond proportionally to any United States or Israeli attack. (Abbas Araqchi)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said any hostile act by the United States will receive a proportional response. (Abbas Araqchi)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Ali Abdollahi said the United States exploits regional countries' capital, infrastructure and resources to support its military and Israel. (Ali Abdollahi)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Ali Abdollahi accused the United States of accelerating a widespread warm‑war campaign in the region. (Ali Abdollahi)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] U.S. embassies have warned American citizens in the Middle East to prepare to leave due to possible escalation. (U.S. State Department alerts)
- [● 8 SOURCES] Ali Abdollahi warned that any country acting as a defensive shield for the United States will burn in the fire of war. (Ali Abdollahi, commander of Iran’s Khatam al‑Anbiya Central Headquarters)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The United States and Israel are preparing extensive air strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure. (U.S. and Israeli officials)
- [● 4 SOURCES] President Donald Trump has considered ordering strikes on Iran’s power plants and oil refineries. (Reports citing U.S. officials)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Donald Trump warned that the United States will launch heavy military strikes against Iran. (multiple)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Trump posted AI‑generated images of U.S. combat aircraft and Iranian ships on Truth Social. (multiple)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Iran warned it will respond decisively to any U.S. or Israeli attack, including regional partners that assist the United States. (multiple)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The White House press secretary accused Iran of violating a recent cease‑fire agreement. (multiple)