Trump Cancels Planned Iran Strike, Demands Swift Nuclear Deal and Strait Reopening

In a dramatic and unexpected move overnight, U.S. President Donald Trump canceled a massive military strike planned against Iran's energy infrastructure. The decision came after Iran and other regional countries requested a halt, reportedly following preliminary agreement outlines for a new deal. The attack was imminent, with aircraft fueled and global defenses on high alert, including Israel's military.

Trump emphasized that the emerging agreement would require the immediate, full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the complete elimination of Iran's nuclear threat. He set a strict ultimatum, conditioning the strike cancellation on rapid progress toward signing the deal. Trump described the U.S. military readiness as unparalleled since World War II and urged swift diplomatic action.

Iranian military sources dismissed Trump's statements as false and a coercive tactic against Gulf states, asserting their forces remain at highest alert and prepared for any scenario. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that previous U.S. strikes severely damaged Iran's conventional defense capabilities, leaving Tehran more vulnerable and inclined to negotiate from a weakened position.

Meanwhile, Iranian officials threatened retaliation targeting vital Israeli and American energy infrastructure. Israel's Defense Forces maintained peak readiness, especially in air defense, amid escalating tensions. A senior Iranian professor warned Gulf countries that "tonight could be the last night of normal life," underscoring the region's heightened volatility. Israeli officials believe Trump is nearing a final decision on powerful strikes against Iran's regime facilities.