Just as it appeared the United States was (again) on the verge of launching a massive attack on Iran, Trump called it off. “The U.S.A. is locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II. Despite this, we have just been asked by Iran, and other Middle Eastern Countries, to hold off any attack in that the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to,” he posted on Truth Social at 10:05 p.m. Aug. 1. “This would include the Immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT, and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat. Based on this request, I have agreed, for the future benefit of the WORLD and, likewise, the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, to cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL. The Country of Israel joins me in this commitment.”
This news service has found no confirmation by Iran of such a deal. Iranian state-linked media have denied the central claim outright, saying no agreement exists on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and that passage remains subject to IRGC Navy permission.