Donald Trump announced cancellation of Iran strikes pending a rapid deal, citing agreement on Hormuz Strait opening and end to Iran’s nuclear threat. Israel joined the commitment. Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi warned of a 'decisive and proportional response' to any escalation.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman raised concerns about potential attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure during a call with Trump, urging clarity on U.S. plans. Separately, Israeli strikes in Gaza killed four and wounded dozens amid Hamas disarmament talks. Netanyahu addressed JD Vance’s criticism of Israel during a U.S. visit.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt accused Iran of breaking a truce memorandum. Trumps’ social media post emphasized 'Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II' but pivoted to diplomacy. Negotiations stalled after a May ceasefire collapse, with Hamas agreeing to disarm but major obstacles remaining.
The deal parameters include U.S. and ally support for Iran’s compliance.
Source: New York Times Top Stories · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing