World · 2 August 2026
Donald Trump cancels military strikes on Iran after claiming peace agreement breakthrough
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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