Event Brief
Trump orders US forces to hold fire on Iran
Filed: Aug 02, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
Summary: President Trump says he will order American forces to hold off on attacks as a potential deal takes shape.
WHO: President Trump
WHAT: Says he will order American forces to hold off on attacks against Iran as a potential deal takes shape
WHEN: Aug 02, 2026 at 6:51 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Motive not yet established.
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