President Donald Trump has said he will hold off on launching a fresh attack against Iran, expressing hope that a deal can be reached quickly, according to CNA.
The announcement, reported on Saturday, 1 August 2026, comes after Trump said he had reached an understanding over the "perimeters of a deal," as detailed by CNBC. The president stated he is cancelling the strikes, subject to an agreement being made "rapidly," per the BBC.
CNA reports that Trump’s decision to pause military action is tied to his expectation of a swift diplomatic resolution. The president’s comments suggest a willingness to step back from immediate escalation in exchange for a negotiated outcome.
The move follows a period of heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, with CNN covering the situation as a live US-Iran war news event. Trump’s latest remarks indicate a shift toward a potential off-ramp, though he has conditioned the cancellation of strikes on the speed of any deal.
Regional actors have also weighed in. Al Jazeera reports that Saudi Arabia has called on Trump to prioritise dialogue, adding diplomatic pressure for a negotiated path forward.
The exact terms of the proposed deal have not been disclosed, and it remains unclear what concessions either side might offer. Trump’s statement leaves open the possibility that military action could resume if a rapid agreement is not reached.
What to watch next: whether talks progress quickly enough to prevent a resumption of strikes, and how Iran responds to the president’s stated conditions.
