US President Donald Trump has announced the cancellation of planned strikes against Iran, contingent on rapidly reaching a deal with the country. In a post on Truth Social on August 2, 2026, Trump stated, "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."

This announcement follows US media reports suggesting that Trump had been planning new, intense strikes on Iran over the weekend. Tehran has accused the US of escalating tensions in the region, warning that any regional state cooperating with Washington would be "engulfed by the flames of war."

In response to the heightened tensions, the US government had earlier urged Americans across the Middle East to remain alert and be prepared to leave "should there be escalation" in the region.

This story is developing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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