President Trump stated that a signing of a deal with Tehran may take place soon in Europe, noting the framework includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and an Iranian commitment against nuclear armament. Politico reported that regional leaders persuaded Trump to cancel planned strikes on Iran in favor of the diplomatic effort.
President Trump confirmed early this morning that a scheduled US airstrike on Iran was canceled at the last minute after regional leaders persuaded him to give diplomacy a final chance. In a statement, Trump said a signing ceremony for the emerging agreement could take place in Europe soon, and that the framework now includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a binding Iranian pledge not to pursue nuclear weapons. Politico, citing officials, reported the strike was called off about three hours before takeoff — a timeline that aligns with earlier reports.
This confirmation is the latest in a rapid sequence of developments monitored by this desk. As The Zioneer first reported at 02:01 Jerusalem, citing NBC News, the US military was approximately three hours from striking Iran when Trump announced a deal. By 08:22 Jerusalem, Israeli media reported the strike was canceled after mediating countries promised the 'Islamabad Agreement' was within reach. The details of the deal have since expanded: on June 11, Trump described it as a 'wonderful deal' (22:44) and an 'excellent settlement' (23:08), with the Strait of Hormuz expected to reopen as early as the following weekend (23:10). Tehran initially denied any deal had been reached (21:35), but by (now 08:34) Trump has confirmed a signing is imminent.
The emerging deal, as reported throughout this thread, appears to be a US-Iran memorandum that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz without transit fees in return for sanctions relief tied to Iran's compliance. The framework extends beyond the initial nuclear focus: Trump now includes an Iranian pledge against nuclear armament. This escalation in reported terms — from a nuclear material agreement (June 11, 21:35) to a broader settlement including the strait and non-armament — reflects the desk's tracking of a fluid diplomatic process.
Several questions remain open. The identity of the mediating countries that persuaded Trump to cancel the strike has not been independently confirmed. The signing venue in Europe and the exact timeline for completion remain unclear, though Trump has stated the documents are in a 'fairly final stage.' The response of the Iranian government to the latest, expanded framework has not been independently verified.
4 developments
- DevelopingTrump Cancels Planned Iran Strikes as Geneva Agreement Framework Advances
- ConfirmedTrump claims Iran asked him to stop bombing, Pentagon denies any US warship hit
- StrongAnalysis: Strategic logic of a potential US seizure of Iran's Kharg Island
- StrongFars News cites source: Iran was ready to strike, canceled after US offered concessions including lifting blockade
Source and signal
- Internal intake