US President Trump Announces Suspension of Military Strikes Against Iran

US President Donald Trump announced that he has suspended plans for military strikes against Iran. Trump stated that Iran and some Middle Eastern countries have agreed on the basic principles of a deal, and in exchange for the complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the elimination of Iran's nuclear threat, he agreed to suspend the strikes. Trump made this announcement on his social media account, stating that the decision was made after diplomatic talks with Iran and some Middle Eastern countries. Trump said that the parties are close to reaching an agreement on the framework of a deal. The countries that are negotiating with Iran asked the US not to launch new military operations. The main points of the potential agreement include the complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the elimination of Iran's nuclear threat. The US President implied that the suspension of strikes is not permanent and that the process depends on a quick agreement. Trump's announcement has brought the possibility of a diplomatic solution back to the table after recent increased tensions between Washington and Tehran.