U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he has canceled planned military strikes against Iran, saying ongoing negotiations with the Islamic Republic have reached the highest levels of the Iranian leadership and received their approval.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that, as President of the United States, he had decided to suspend the strikes and bombardments that had reportedly been planned for Thursday evening.
According to Trump, diplomatic discussions have made significant progress, with the final points of a broader agreement having been approved in principle and in detail by all parties involved.
He listed the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, and several other countries among those participating in or supporting the framework of the agreement.
Trump also indicated that a naval blockade would remain in place until the agreement is formally finalized. He added that the time and location of the signing ceremony would be announced in the near future.
The announcement marks a potentially significant development in efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East, following weeks of heightened confrontation and concerns about a wider regional conflict.
However, as of now, there has been no immediate public confirmation from Iranian authorities regarding the details outlined by Trump, and further official statements from the parties involved are expected.
If implemented, the reported agreement could represent a major diplomatic breakthrough, potentially easing tensions between Iran, the United States, and several regional powers while reducing the risk of further military escalation.
