In brief
Former President Donald Trump declared that the United States would not launch the planned airstrike on Iran if a rapid diplomatic deal is achieved, citing pressure from Iran and allies. He insisted that the plan involved full opening of the Hormuz Strait and a halt to Iran's nuclear programme. The decision was made in consultation with Israel at a time of heightened regional tension. Experts warn the pause could reduce humanitarian risk for thousands of people, including Indigenous communities whose livelihoods intertwine with trade routes across the Middle East.
In a surprise post on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump announced that the United States would forgo a planned airstrike on Iran pending a fast‑track diplomatic deal.
Trump said the decision was made in consultation with Israel, and he cited pressure from Iran and other regional states to hold off until peace could be secured.
The proposed deal would include the immediate, complete and total opening of the Strait of Hormuz and a cessation of Iran’s nuclear programme, Trump stated.
Experts warn that the pause could ease humanitarian risk for millions of people—including indigenous groups in the region—whose livelihoods depend on secure trade routes.
Meanwhile, U.S. officials urged residents in the Middle East to remain alert to possible travel disruptions if tensions flare again.
