Trump climbs down on Iran strikes in expectation of ‘rapidly’ reaching a deal
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Key context: <p>US president claims delay is also in response to requests from Iran and other countries in the region</p><p><strong><br></strong></p><p>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.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/02/trump-climbs-down-on-iran-strikes-after-saudi-alarm-and-threats-from-tehran">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
US president claims delay is also in response to requests from Iran and other countries in the regionDonald 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. Continue reading...
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