President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he canceled scheduled military strikes against Iran, claiming that Tehran's leadership has approved a draft agreement to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The deal would also initiate a 60-day negotiation period focused on Iran's nuclear program.
Key Developments
Trump stated that the agreement's final points have been approved 'in both concept and great detail' by all parties involved, including the U.S. and regional allies such as Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. However, Iranian officials have yet to publicly confirm Trump's assertion.
'Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have, as President of the United States of America, cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening,' Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Mediation Efforts
Qatari mediators played a pivotal role in bridging gaps between the U.S. and Iran during late-night negotiations in Tehran. Sources familiar with the talks indicated that key issues, including the release of Iran's frozen assets and arrangements for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, were resolved. However, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has yet to give final approval for the deal.
The negotiations come amid heightened tensions, with Iranian officials reportedly questioning Trump's intentions following recent U.S. military posturing. The situation remains fluid as both sides await formal confirmation of the agreement.