Donald Trump delays US attack on Iran pending Hormuz reopening agreement

President Donald Trump announced that the United States would cancel a planned strike against Iran, conditioning the decision on a rapid agreement to end the conflict and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He said the United States and Israel had agreed to pause any new attacks while diplomatic talks proceed.

The move was influenced by intense diplomatic pressure from Gulf allies, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as well as concerns about a regional war and a shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles. Trump warned that if negotiations fail, the United States could launch a massive attack, describing it as the largest since World War II. Talks, reportedly mediated by Oman, aim at a temporary 60‑day deal to allow commercial traffic through Hormuz while broader nuclear and security issues are addressed.