Trump Cancels Iran Strike, Says Hormuz Deal Within Reach
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Trump Cancels Iran Strike, Says Hormuz Deal Within Reach

Trump halts a planned U.S.-Israel assault on Iran at the request of Saudi Arabia and other allies, betting a deal reopens the Strait of Hormuz and ends Tehran's nuclear threat.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: August 3, 2026, 11:06 AM ETUpdates (1): August 3, 2026, 11:06 AM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump called off a planned military strike on Iran, saying allied nations asked him to hold fire while diplomats race to close a deal on the Strait of Hormuz.