President Donald Trump announced Sunday he canceled a new round of planned U.S. strikes against Iran, stating that a framework deal has been reached that includes the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to the nuclear threat. Trump said the United States was 'locked and loaded' but agreed to a delay after requests from Iran and regional states, and that Israel joins the commitment.
This morning at 09:59 Jerusalem, President Donald Trump issued a full statement confirming he has canceled a new round of planned military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran, citing the reach of a principled framework for a diplomatic agreement. The statement reiterates the key components of the emerging deal: the immediate, complete opening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and a framework to end Iran's nuclear threat. Trump emphasized that the U.S. military was 'locked and loaded' with force 'not seen since World War II' but agreed to hold off after requests from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries. Crucially, the President stated that 'the Country of Israel joins me in this commitment.'
This development follows earlier reports from The Zioneer this morning. At 05:10 Jerusalem, initial reports stated that Trump had reached a framework deal and canceled the strikes, with Israel joining the commitment. Further details emerged at 05:47 and 07:13 Jerusalem, including that the U.S. was 'braced, ready and prepared' with unprecedented force, and that the deal includes the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to the nuclear threat. The Eye on Zion at 08:05 Jerusalem summarized the diplomatic pivot. The full statement at 09:59 Jerusalem confirms these details.
As The Zioneer reported on Saturday, July 25 at 20:53 Jerusalem, Trump ordered the U.S. military to halt new strikes on Iran, ending a streak of nearly two weeks of daily aerial operations. A background report from June 11 noted that the leaders of Qatar, Pakistan, and the UAE convinced Trump to call off an earlier strike plan, according to Politico. The emerging framework deal now marks a significant shift from military pressure toward a negotiated resolution of the nuclear standoff.
It remains unclear whether the Israeli government has formally confirmed its participation in the commitment, though Trump's statement asserts Israel's commitment. The deal's finalization and implementation are pending further diplomatic steps.
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