Swapna Kumbar , Bengaluru - Donald Trump said he has cancelled a planned military strike on Iran after claiming that the “perimeters of a deal” have been reached. He said the decision came after requests from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to hold off while talks continue.

Trump linked the pause to progress in negotiations and said the emerging framework would include the “immediate, complete, and total” reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat. He also indicated that the U.S. is still prepared for action if a rapid deal does not come together. The announcement follows days of intense tension over possible U.S. strikes and broader regional escalation. Reuters and other outlets noted that the White House has been weighing military options while keeping the door open to diplomacy, but Iran has yet to fully confirm a finalized agreement.

For now, the immediate strike has been pulled back, but the situation is not fully resolved. The next step depends on whether the outline Trump described can turn into a concrete agreement with Iran.