Event Brief
Trump says he’ll hold off on fresh Iran attack
Filed: Aug 02, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Summary: Trump said he would delay a new Iran attack while hoping for a quick deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Said he would hold off on a fresh attack on Iran to allow a quick deal to halt Iran’s nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
WHEN: Aug 01, 2026 at 11:43 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked for time to complete a deal for the immediate reopening of the Strait and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat.
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