On Saturday, August 2nd, 2026, President Trump announced that the United States has agreed to cancel a planned attack on Iran, signaling that a peace deal to end ongoing hostilities could be imminent. Trump stated that Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked the U.S. "to hold off any attack" because "the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to."

The proposed deal reportedly includes the "Immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT" and an end to Iran's nuclear threat. Trump added, "I have agreed, for the future benefit of the WORLD and, likewise, the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, to cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL. The Country of Israel joins me in this commitment."

Multiple sources told CBS News that the U.S. and Israel had planned one of the harshest bombing campaigns to date against Iran's energy infrastructure, with strikes possible throughout the weekend. However, earlier on Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran.

This development comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts involving several Middle Eastern countries aimed at resolving tensions in the region.

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