US President Donald Trump announces he cancels planned military strikes against Iran and instead signals a near-term diplomatic breakthrough, prompting reported tension with Israel. Multiple reports say Trump publicly declares that he halted the scheduled operations after receiving indications from Iran’s leadership that a framework for renewed negotiations has been approved. Trump also states that the United States has effectively ended the war with Iran and claims Tehran has agreed not to pursue nuclear weapons.
According to the reports, the proposed framework includes steps tied to regional and security concerns: extending a ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and restarting negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme. The reports also say the approach draws on conditions that would address nuclear activities, missile capabilities, and support for regional proxy groups.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office responds with cautious language, expressing that any final agreement should address Iran’s nuclear, missile, and regional activities, while not endorsing the process itself. Reports further state that Netanyahu was not given advance notice of Trump’s decision and learned of it after it was made public. Iran’s position remains unclear in the coverage, with Iranian officials reportedly describing claims of a completed deal as speculation.
