Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Trump Announces Pauses in Iran Strikes Amid Ongoing Conflict
President Trump said he would stop new attacks on Iran for a while, hoping talks could end the fighting.
He also warned that if talks failed, the US would hit Iran very hard.
After a pause, the US started attacks again.
Iran’s defense minister said the country was ready and not surprised.
The fighting has made oil and everyday goods more expensive.
Trump repeatedly announced pauses in US strikes on Iran, only to resume them shortly after.
The pauses were tied to negotiations aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump warned of severe escalation, threatening to hit Iran "very hard" and take control of its oil and gas industry.
Iran’s defense minister said the country remained alert and was neither surprised nor passive by the US announcements.
The conflict has caused oil prices and basic goods to soar, with US strikes targeting Iranian military and commercial sites.
- Who
- President Donald Trump and Iran's defense minister
- What
- Trump announced pauses in US strikes on Iran amid negotiations
- When
- Late Saturday during the five‑month conflict
- Where
- United States, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Ankara, Turkey
- Why
- To give negotiations a chance to end hostilities and reopen shipping lanes
- President
- Donald Trump
- Target Country
- Iran
- Conflict
- US‑Iran conflict
- Strait of Hormuz
- Reopening sought
- US Strikes
- Paused and resumed