Trump Says U.S. and Israel Will Hold Off on Iran Strikes as Deal Looms

In early August 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Israel would hold off on planned strikes against Iran, saying that the "perimeters of a deal" had been agreed and that a rapid agreement could lead to a full cancellation of the attacks. Trump said the decision came after requests from Middle East allies, and he expressed hope that a quick deal would make the strikes unnecessary.