Trump Cancels Planned Attack on Iran Following Diplomatic Agreement
On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced that he has decided to cancel a scheduled military strike on Iran, stating that an agreement to resolve the situation has been accepted by all relevant parties and is pending finalization.
Trump mentioned in a post on Truth Social, “Based on the discussions that reached the highest levels of Iranian leadership and received approval, I, as President, have called off tonight’s planned attack on Iran.”
He added that the “discussions and closing points” have been approved in both principle and detail by multiple stakeholders, which include the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, among others.
“Until this deal is finalized, the naval blockade will remain fully in place. We will announce the signing time and location soon,” Trump remarked.
This announcement represents a significant change from earlier in the day when Trump had warned that the U.S. would strike Iran “very hard tonight” and even suggested the possibility of taking control of Kharg Island, a key terminal in the Persian Gulf crucial for Iran’s oil exports.
In a statement earlier, he wrote, “The United States will attack Iran very hard tonight now that much of its offensive capabilities, like its navy and air force, are diminished along with their defenses!”
He added that the U.S. would eventually seize “Kharg Island and other oil infrastructure sites,” aiming to “take full control of the oil and gas market.”
Trump’s reversal follows increased diplomatic negotiations involving regional intermediaries and various U.S. allies after the military conducted two consecutive nights of airstrikes on Iranian targets.
On Wednesday, U.S. Central Command announced operations targeting Iran’s military surveillance and communication capabilities, attributing these actions to what they described as Iran’s “unwarranted aggression.” The operation was reportedly directed by Trump.
The breakthrough seemed to materialize after Qatari mediators held discussions with Iranian officials late Wednesday in Tehran.
According to reports, Qatari envoy Ali al-Tawadi and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi worked through the night, attempting to bridge the gap between the two nations. They indicated that they may have reached an acceptable agreement for both parties.
Remaining points of contention reportedly focus on mechanisms for releasing frozen Iranian assets, plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz during a proposed 60-day ceasefire, and discussions regarding Iran’s nuclear program.
While there were indications of a potential agreement, officials in Iran communicated that final approval from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was still needed.
Though Trump’s announcement implies that some form of approval has been reached, the Iranian government has not yet released an official statement to confirm his claims.
If the agreement is finalized, it could represent a substantial diplomatic advancement since the onset of the conflict, while still maintaining a U.S. naval blockade until all terms are signed and implemented.
