Trump backs down on Iran strikes in expectation of ‘rapidly’ reaching a deal
by Rory Carroll and agencies from US news | The Guardian on (#77D9B)
US president claims delay is also in response to requests from Iran and other countries in the region
Donald Trump has said he cancelled planned military strikes against Iran on the basis of rapidly" reaching a deal on its nuclear programme and the full reopening of the strait of Hormuz.
The US president paused the strikes in expectation of a breakthrough and in response to requests from Iran and other countries in the region, he claimed on his Truth Social platform on Saturday.
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