Trump halts planned Iran strikes, ties pause to rapid deal
What's next: U.S. embassies in Iraq, Jordan and the UAE told Americans to be ready to leave if fighting escalates.
President Donald Trump said he halted a planned U.S. attack on Iran after what he described as agreement on the outlines of a deal, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran's nuclear threat. Trump said Israel joined the pause but warned U.S. forces remain ready to strike. The move followed reports that Washington and Israel were weighing fresh attacks on Iranian energy targets. Iran pushed back, with Mehr calling Trump's account a lie and acting Defense Minister Seyyed Majid Ibn Al-Reza saying Tehran treats every threat as credible. Saudi Arabia said Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged Trump to prioritize dialogue and a truce. U.S. embassies in Iraq, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates also warned Americans to prepare for possible departures as regional tensions remained high.