President Donald Trump has called off a planned military strike on Iran, claiming a deal has been reached to fully open the Strait of Hormuz, according to Indonesian news outlet detikNews. The decision was reported on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
The cancellation follows reported pressure from allied nations. Kompas.id reports that the United States and Israel withdrew from plans for a major attack after appeals from partners. CNN Indonesia similarly states that Trump has postponed the strike while waiting for a potential agreement with Tehran.
According to JPNN.com, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke directly with Trump and requested that the attack plan be scrapped. The crown prince's intervention appears to have played a role in the shift away from military action.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime passage for global oil shipments. Iran had previously threatened to target energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates if the U.S. resumed attacks, as reported by Republika. That warning underscored the regional stakes of any military escalation.
The reported deal to fully open the strait would ease concerns about oil supply disruptions. However, details of the agreement have not been made public, and it remains unclear what concessions Iran received in exchange.
The situation remains fluid, with Trump's claim of a deal yet to be confirmed by Iranian officials. Observers will be watching whether Tehran publicly acknowledges the arrangement and whether the opening of the strait is verifiable in practice.
