President Donald Trump on Wednesday halted plans for a third consecutive night of U.S. airstrikes against Iran, telling reporters that negotiators were nearing completion of a peace agreement. The decision marked a sudden shift after two days of American bombing campaigns targeting Iranian sites.
Trump said he called off the additional strikes because a deal was close to being finalised. The announcement came as diplomatic channels remained active despite the recent military exchanges between Washington and Tehran.
The cancellation of the planned third round of attacks raised questions about the trajectory of the conflict and whether ongoing talks could produce a settlement. U.S. officials had not publicly detailed the terms under discussion.
Earlier strikes had already intensified tensions across the Middle East. Trump’s move to pause further action suggested the administration saw room for a negotiated outcome rather than continued escalation.
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