Event Brief
Trump cancels Iran strikes pending rapid deal
Filed: Aug 02, 2026 at 7:06 AM ET
Summary: Trump says the US will hold off on Iran strikes while a deal’s perimeters are agreed and being made rapidly.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump says he canceled planned Iran strikes subject to a deal being made rapidly.
WHEN: Aug 02, 2026 at 5:10 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked Washington to hold off on any attack as the perimeters of a deal had been agreed.
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