Trump: US, Israel agree to postpone strikes on Iran if deal reached quickly

Published Aug 8, 01:40 PM UTC

On August 1, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Israel had agreed to postpone new strikes on Iran, provided a deal is reached quickly. Trump stated the U.S. is 'locked and loaded' with military power not seen since World War II, but agreed to cancel the attack after requests from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries. The deal must include the immediate and complete opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nuclear threat. This follows over five months of conflict that began on February 28, 2026, when the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly urged Trump to de-escalate during a phone call. CBS News had reported that joint U.S.-Israeli strikes were being planned against Iranian oil refineries and power plants.