U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the cancellation of planned military strikes against Iran, saying ongoing diplomatic discussions with Tehran have advanced to the highest levels of the Iranian leadership and received approval.
In a statement, Trump said he had ordered the cancellation of scheduled strikes and bombings that were to take place later in the day, citing significant progress in negotiations involving multiple regional and international stakeholders.
According to the U.S. President, discussions and final points of a proposed agreement have been approved “in both concept and great detail” by all parties involved.
Trump said the countries participating in the process include the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Egypt, among others.
Despite the suspension of military action, Trump stated that a naval blockade would remain in place until the agreement is formally concluded and signed.
“The Naval Blockade will remain in full force and effect until this transaction is finalized,” the President said, adding that details regarding the time and venue for the signing ceremony would be announced later.
The announcement signals a potential de-escalation of tensions between Washington and Tehran after a period of heightened uncertainty. However, neither Iranian authorities nor the other countries mentioned in Trump’s statement had immediately issued public comments confirming the reported agreement.
Further details of the proposed deal and the terms under discussion were not disclosed.
The statement was issued by President Donald J. Trump and released through official channels.
