Trump cancels planned strikes on Iran

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday cancelled planned strikes against Iran, hours after threatening ‌more bombings and a desire to “take” oil export hub Kharg Island.

Trump, in a statement shared on Truth Social, said “discussions and final points” have been approved by the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, ⁠Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, and others.

The president wrote: “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.

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“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.”

Segun Ojo

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