President Trump said he has canceled scheduled strikes on Iran and that a deal has nearly been reached by all parties.

“Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have, as President of the United States of America, cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening,” Trump said on Truth Social.

“Discussions and final points have been, in both concept and great detail, approved by all parties involved, including the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, and others. The Naval Blockade will remain in full force and effect until this Transaction is finalized — Time and place of the signing to be announced shortly,” he continued.

NBC News has more:

The apparent easing of tensions follows a second day of strikes between the two countries after the downing of a U.S. military helicopter. The U.S. launched strikes and Tehran retaliated against American targets across the Middle East.

Earlier, Trump had said the U.S. would at some point seize Kharg Island and take “total control” of Iran’s oil and gas industry.

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Iran’s military announced that the Strait of Hormuz, the key trade route it has largely blocked through the war, is now closed to all marine traffic in response. U.S. Central Command maintained the key waterway was still open.

According to the New York Post, Trump had submitted a final draft of an agreement to Qatari mediators on Wednesday night.

The New York Post shared further:

President Trump on Thursday told The Post the long-awaited agreement to begin nuclear negotiations with Tehran is “all wrapped up,” following his announcement that he had called off planned strikes on Iran.

“It’s pretty much all wrapped up,” he said in a brief phone call with The Post.

It comes after The Post first reported Iran had finalized and submitted a draft memorandum of understanding to Qatari mediators on Wednesday night.

 

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