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Trump says he called off Iran strikes after Middle East allies intervened

8/2/2026

Military strikes against Iran were prepared and then cancelled.

President Donald Trump says he reversed the order at the direct request of Middle Eastern nations, and that the "perimeters of a deal," meaning the rough outer boundaries of a potential agreement before any formal text exists, have now been agreed.

The reversal came days after Trump publicly threatened to attack.

Why this moment matters Any credible signal that military conflict between Iran and the United States has been deferred affects security alliances and energy supply chains across the region.

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