Trump says planned Iran attack was canceled after outline of deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said he canceled a planned attack on Iran after Tehran and other Middle Eastern countries asked for time to pursue a deal. He said the outline would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran’s nuclear threat. Trump posted the statement on Truth Social on Sunday, saying he agreed to pause the attack for the “future benefit of the world” and to give diplomacy a chance. He also said the U.S. remained ready to strike if talks failed. The announcement came as tensions between the U.S. and Iran remained high. U.S. embassies in Iraq, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates warned Americans to prepare for possible flight cancellations and to consider leaving if violence escalated. Iran’s officials responded cautiously, calling Trump’s demands unrealistic and warning that any aggression would be met with a response.