By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2026-08-02 02:26:48 | Updated at 2026-08-02 18:15:43
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Donald Trump says he has called off anticipated strikes on Iran this weekend 'subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL'.
The president said on Truth Social on Saturday evening that although he remains 'locked and loaded' to launch an attack, he halted the strikes in hopes of reaching a peace deal.
'The U.S.A. is locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II,' Trump wrote.
'Despite this, we have just been asked by Iran, and other Middle Eastern Countries, to hold off any attack in that the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to.
'This would include the Immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT, and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat.
'Based on this request, I have agreed, for the future benefit of the WORLD and, likewise, the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, to cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL.
'The Country of Israel joins me in this commitment. Get to work, everybody, and get it DONE. Thank you for your attention to this matter!'
Donald Trump says he has called off anticipated strikes on Iran this weekend 'subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL'
Donald Trump says he has called off anticipated strikes on Iran this weekend 'subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL'
