Event Brief
Trump delays Iran strikes as Hormuz deal nears
Filed: Aug 02, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
Summary: Trump said he is holding off new strikes on Iran because an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is being worked on.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Said he is holding off delivering new strikes on Iran
WHEN: Aug 02, 2026 at 7:50 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Tehran and other Middle Eastern powers told him they are working on an agreement that might quickly reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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