Donald Trump cancels planned US attack on Iran, cites diplomatic talks FAST-MOVING

Trump Iran strike cancellation Strait of Hormuz oil price drop diplomatic talks Israel support

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on August 1‑2 via Truth Social that the United States would halt a planned massive strike against Iran. He said the suspension was conditional on a rapid agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end Iran’s nuclear threat, describing the decision as being made “for the good of the world.” Trump also warned that the U.S. was ready to use a level of military force “not seen since World War II.”

The announcement triggered a sharp fall in oil prices: U.S. crude dropped about 5.5 % to roughly $80 per barrel and Brent fell about 5.6 % to around $83 per barrel. International oil prices fell more than 4.5 % overall. European equity markets rose, while AstraZeneca shares fell about 8.8 % after the news. Gold slipped 0.1 % to $4,037 per ounce.

Trump said Israel supported the decision and that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had asked for a meeting. He indicated that talks with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates were slated to begin on August 3. Iran denied that any negotiations were taking place.

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[● 16 SOURCES] The cancellation was conditioned on reaching an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end Iran’s nuclear threat. (belongs=true)
[● 5 SOURCES] U.S. crude fell about 5.5 % to around $80 per barrel after the cancellation announcement. (belongs=true)
[● 5 SOURCES] Brent crude fell about 5.6 % to roughly $83 per barrel after the cancellation announcement. (belongs=true)
[● 5 SOURCES] Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked Trump for a meeting after the cancellation announcement. (belongs=true)
[● 16 SOURCES] Donald Trump announced the cancellation of a planned US attack on Iran on August 1‑2 via Truth Social. (belongs=true)
[● 12 SOURCES] Iran denied that it was in negotiations with the United States. (multiple articles)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Trump has previously threatened and then cancelled attacks on Iran on multiple occasions since March 2023. (CNN timeline of prior threats and cancellations)
[● 5 SOURCES] Trump said the United States was ready to use unprecedented military force not seen since World War II. (belongs=true)
[● 3 SOURCES] International oil prices fell more than 4.5 % following Trump’s statement. (belongs=true)
[● 2 SOURCES] AstraZeneca shares fell about 8.8 % after the market reacted to Trump’s diplomatic announcement. (multiple articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] Iran denied that any negotiations with the United States are taking place. (Iranian officials)
[● 5 SOURCES] Trump said the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain only if Iran reaches an agreement or total surrender. (President Donald Trump)