Event Brief
Trump delays new Iran attack pending nuclear deal
Filed: Aug 02, 2026 at 4:08 AM ET
Summary: Trump said he would hold off on a fresh attack on Iran if a deal is reached quickly.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Said he would hold off on a fresh attack on Iran if a deal is reached quickly to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
WHEN: Aug 02, 2026 at 2:14 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He linked the delay to reaching a quick deal to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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