Trump delays Iran strikes as Hormuz deal nears

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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 2, 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.

How this story developed (showing 20 of 20 earlier reports)

Trump says US held all-day negotiation with Iran · Aug 5, 2026 at 5:05 AM ET
Iran and Oman seek control of Strait of Hormuz · Aug 4, 2026 at 3:10 PM ET
Trump offers Iran a “last chance” deal amid paused talks · Aug 4, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET
Trump says Iran talks are underway, Tehran denies · Aug 4, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Trump urges Iran to reach Hormuz deal with Oman · Aug 4, 2026 at 6:06 AM ET
Iran says Hormuz talks continue after Trump calls off strikes · Aug 3, 2026 at 3:08 PM ET
Trump says Iran talks to start Monday · Aug 3, 2026 at 2:10 PM ET
Iran denies negotiating with US after Trump talk claim · Aug 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Iran denies Trump claim on Monday talks · Aug 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Trump says new Iran talks start Monday · Aug 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
Trump says Gulf input weighed in Iran strike delay · Aug 3, 2026 at 3:05 AM ET
Trump orders US forces to hold fire on Iran · Aug 2, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
Trump says Iran talks will begin Monday · Aug 2, 2026 at 7:09 PM ET
Iran says talks with Oman on Hormuz are in final stages · Aug 2, 2026 at 5:07 PM ET
Trump says he cancelled Iran strikes at request of nations · Aug 2, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET
Trump to halt threatened Iran strikes after deal parameters · Aug 2, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET
Trump cancels Iran strikes pending rapid deal · Aug 2, 2026 at 7:06 AM ET
Trump says U.S. will pause attacks on Iran · Aug 2, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Trump says he’ll hold off on fresh Iran attack · Aug 2, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Trump says U.S. and Israel will hold off on Iran strikes · Aug 1, 2026 at 11:07 PM ET

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