Sunday, August 2nd 2026 - 20:00 UTC
The announcement followed a phone call between Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he was suspending further strikes on Iran, saying the broad terms of an understanding had been agreed, an account Iranian authorities rejected hours later.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran and other Middle Eastern countries had asked him to postpone any attack after the parameters of a deal were settled, one that would include the immediate, complete and total opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to the Iranian nuclear threat. He added that he agreed to cancel the operation provided a deal can be reached quickly, and said Israel was joining the commitment.
Tehran denied that account. The Fars news agency, affiliated with the Revolutionary Guard, described the announcement as another withdrawal of threats. People close to the Iranian negotiating team, quoted by domestic media, called the remarks a lie, denied any understanding on Hormuz and reiterated that the waterway will remain closed as long as Washington maintains what they term hostile actions. The acting defense minister said US statements would not confuse Iranian forces.
