What prompted Trump to cancel the planned U.S. military strikes against Iran?

Trump canceled the planned strikes 'at the urging of Gulf allies Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates' — specifically after speaking with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who said Gulf leaders 'would much prefer a deal as opposed to an attack, because you don’t know where these attacks lead.'

What are the key terms of the emerging U.S.-Iran deal mentioned by Trump?

The emerging deal includes 'a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz' and resolving 'U.S. concerns about Iran’s nuclear program'; it also involves halting attacks across the region — including by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, on Arab Gulf countries and Jordan — while the U.S. would end its naval blockade on Iran and allow Tehran to export its oil.

Trump Halts Planned Iran Strikes Following Urging from Gulf Allies

Aug 3, 2026

President Trump halted planned military strikes against Iran after urging from Gulf allies who favored a diplomatic deal. The tentative ceasefire aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow Iran to resume oil exports.

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