“The U.S.A. is locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II. Despite this, we have just been asked by Iran, and other Middle Eastern Countries, to hold off any attack in that… pic.twitter.com/Ylmlm06j3E
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 2, 2026
According to Trump, Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked the United States to delay any attack because the "perimeters of a deal" had been agreed upon. Trump said the proposed agreement would include the "Immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT" and "an end to Iran's nuclear threat."
"Based on this request, I have agreed, for the future benefit of the WORLD and, likewise, the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, to cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL," Trump wrote.
He added that Israel had joined the United States in the decision to postpone military action. "The Country of Israel joins me in this commitment. Get to work, everybody, and get it DONE," Trump said. Iran's defense minister responded to Trump's announcement in a post on X, saying the country was "neither surprised nor passive" and remains on alert in the face of what he described as concrete threats from the United States.
The announcement comes as divisions appear to be emerging within Iran's leadership over how to approach Washington. While Iranian officials have publicly projected unity and resilience, reports indicate some factions oppose renewed negotiations with the US, while others see military pressure as a way to gain leverage in future talks, reports the Associated Press.
According to a regional official involved in mediation efforts, the latest proposal would bring the United States and Iran back to the negotiating table to continue working through unresolved issues that have stalled previous negotiations.
