WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States and Israel have agreed to delay any new military strikes against Iran, provided a swift agreement is reached to ease tensions and end the months-long conflict.
Trump said the decision followed requests from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to avoid further escalation.
Trump says attacks paused for diplomacy
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the United States was prepared for military action but had decided to postpone any offensive.
“We have just been asked by Iran and other Middle Eastern Countries to hold off on any attack.”
He added that the pause was conditional on a rapid agreement.
“I have agreed… to cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL.”
Conditions for an agreement
According to Trump, any deal would require:
- The immediate and complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
- An end to what he described as Iran’s nuclear threat
He also said Israel supported the decision to temporarily hold off on military action while diplomatic efforts continue.
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Reports of planned strikes
The announcement came after reports suggested the United States and Israel were considering coordinated strikes against Iranian targets.
According to media reports, potential targets reportedly included:
- Oil refineries
- Power plants
- Other strategic infrastructure
No official confirmation of such operational plans was issued by either government.
Saudi Arabia urges restraint
According to Axios, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Trump and urged him to avoid further military escalation.
The report, citing unnamed US officials, said the Saudi leadership encouraged diplomatic efforts over renewed strikes.
The White House did not immediately comment on the reported phone call.
Regional tensions remain high
The latest development comes after months of conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel, with repeated exchanges of attacks raising concerns about wider regional instability.
While Trump’s statement signals a temporary pause in potential military action, the situation remains fluid and will likely depend on the progress of diplomatic negotiations.
