Trump Says US, Israel Agree to Hold Off Iran Strikes Pending Rapid Deal

Washington, Aug 2026 : US President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and Israel have agreed to refrain from launching fresh strikes against Iran for now, provided a deal to end the months-long conflict can be reached quickly.

Trump’s remarks came amid growing fears of a renewed escalation in the Middle East after he warned that Iran could face a major military response. Reports had also suggested that Washington and Tel Aviv were considering coordinated strikes against Iranian targets, potentially including energy infrastructure such as oil refineries and power plants.

In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the United States remained fully prepared for military action but had decided to suspend an immediate attack following requests from Iran and other countries in the region.

Trump said the decision was made in the interest of global stability and Iran’s future, but stressed that the pause was conditional on rapid progress toward an agreement. He called for the immediate and complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy shipping route, as well as an end to what he described as Iran’s nuclear threat.

“The Country of Israel joins me in this commitment,” Trump said, calling on all parties involved to begin work immediately to secure a deal.

The announcement followed reports that the United States and Israel were preparing for possible military operations over the weekend. CBS News reported that potential targets included Iranian oil refineries and power-generation facilities, raising concerns that any new strikes could significantly widen the conflict and disrupt global energy markets.

The conflict, which began on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran, has continued for more than five months. Despite periods of reduced hostilities, tensions have remained high, with both sides resuming exchanges of attacks in recent weeks.

Trump’s latest statement appeared to signal an effort to create space for diplomacy while maintaining pressure on Tehran. His warning that the US was ready to employ overwhelming military force underscored the continuing uncertainty surrounding the fragile situation.

Regional governments have also expressed concern over the possibility of renewed US-Israeli strikes. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly spoke with Trump on Saturday and urged him to avoid further escalation, according to Axios, which cited US officials familiar with the conversation.

A source familiar with the call said the Saudi crown prince pressed Trump to de-escalate and refrain from launching the planned strikes. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states have remained particularly concerned about the consequences of a wider confrontation, given their proximity to Iran and their dependence on uninterrupted energy and shipping routes.

The White House did not immediately comment on the reported conversation.

With the Strait of Hormuz emerging as a key issue and Iran’s nuclear programme remaining at the centre of the dispute, Trump’s announcement has opened a potential window for negotiations. However, the demand for a rapid agreement and the continuing threat of military action leave the future of the conflict uncertain.

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