World · 2 August 2026
Donald Trump cancels military strikes on Iran after claiming peace agreement breakthrough
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Donald Trump called off planned bombing runs against Iran after stating that Middle Eastern nations helped shape the perimeters of a peace agreement. The US president claimed the framework aims to stop Tehran from getting a nuclear weapon and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz oil shipping lane. However, Tehran denied that any final settlement has been reached yet.
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