President Trump announced Thursday that he had canceled scheduled U.S. strikes on Iran after high-level discussions with Iranian leadership. He said a peace deal would be signed soon, possibly in Europe, while maintaining a naval blockade until the transaction is finalized.
Trump posted on Truth Social that discussions had reached the highest levels of Iranian leadership, leading him to call off the evening strikes and bombings. He added that the time and place of the signing would be announced shortly.
In the Oval Office later that day, Trump said the agreement should be completed over the next few days. When asked about nuclear issues, he confirmed an agreement in principle.
Earlier Thursday morning, Trump had threatened to hit Iran "VERY HARD TONIGHT" and seize Kharg Island along with other oil infrastructure. He later described the planned occupation as a preference but questioned whether America had the stomach for it.
The shift follows more than three months of conflict, during which Iran has shut down the Strait of Hormuz. A volatile ceasefire has been in place since April.
