Donald Trump Says He Called Off Planned US Strikes On Iran After Diplomatic Push From Tehran

In a dramatic shift in US policy, President Donald Trump has announced that he has called off planned military strikes on Iran, saying he chose diplomacy over escalation. In a Truth Social post, Trump claimed the US was "locked and loaded" and prepared to launch an unprecedented military operation but decided to halt the attack after being informed that Iran and several regional countries wanted one more chance for negotiations. Trump also claimed that a broad framework for a deal has already been agreed upon, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing Iran's nuclear programme.