Trump says he will hold off on fresh Iran attack in hope of quick deal
Summary
President Donald Trump has postponed a fresh attack on Iran pending a swift deal to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, following a call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and cooperation with Israel.
Key Points
- President Donald Trump announced a hold on new attacks on Iran pending a rapid deal to stop its nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump's decision came after a call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and includes coordination with Israel.
- Iran has largely closed the Strait of Hormuz, causing energy price hikes and global inflation concerns.
- Iran's defense minister called recent US threats psychological warfare and vowed to boost deterrence rather than be passive.
