President Donald Trump announced overnight the cancellation of planned military strikes against Iran, stating that the sides had agreed on a 'framework for an agreement,' according to reports. The announcement follows his earlier statement that the strikes were postponed at Tehran's request.
President Donald Trump announced overnight the cancellation of planned military strikes against Iran, stating that the two sides have agreed on a 'framework for an agreement,' according to reports. The announcement marks a significant diplomatic development after nearly two weeks of daily US airstrikes against Iranian targets. The new claim goes further than Trump's earlier statements Sunday morning: at 05:47 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that Trump said the strikes were cancelled at the request of Iran and regional states; at 07:09, he added that he called off the overnight assault specifically at Tehran's request. Now, Trump asserts that a framework for a deal is in place.
As The Zioneer reported at 05:47 Jerusalem, Trump initially stated the cancellation was at the request of Iran and regional states. A commentary published at 05:57 Jerusalem criticized the decision. At 07:09 Jerusalem, Trump confirmed he personally called off the strike at Tehran's request. The Eye on Zion bulletin at 06:04 Jerusalem noted that Israel is a partner in the diplomatic commitment. The new statement, claiming a framework for an agreement, represents a further evolution in the president's narrative. The diplomatic context includes an Omani delegation conducting mediation in Tehran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, as The Zioneer reported on Saturday (July 25) at 20:53 and 21:13 Jerusalem, including reports that Trump had ordered the military to halt strikes for two weeks.
The decision to pause kinetic action reflects a strategic assessment that the current military pressure has reached its limit, as The Zioneer reported from N12 on Saturday. The Omani-led mediation effort, reported by The Zioneer and Axios, aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address the Iranian nuclear threat. The United States has maintained readiness for escalation, with defense officials confirming preparations for a full-scale war if needed, as noted in the Eye on Zion bulletin at 06:04 Jerusalem.
The specifics of the claimed framework remain unconfirmed. It is unclear whether the pause in military action is temporary or permanent, and whether the framework includes concrete terms verified by independent sources. The reported involvement of Israel as a partner in the commitment has not been independently corroborated.
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- DevelopingTrump cancels tonight's strikes on Iran, Israeli analysts warn of risk
- DevelopingTrump claims Iran asked him not to attack tonight, says he intends to order strong strike
- DevelopingTrump says he postponed planned Iran strikes at mediators' request
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