Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Trump Halts Planned Iran Strikes After Gulf Allies Urge Deal
Donald Trump, the US President, decided not to attack Iran after his Gulf friends told him it would be a bad idea.
They wanted a peace deal instead.
Trump said the deal would open the Strait of Hormuz, a busy waterway, and stop the US from blocking Iran’s oil.
Iran said it was not surprised and is still ready for war.
Talks between the US and Iran are expected to start again tomorrow afternoon.
Trump halted planned US strikes on Iran after urging from Gulf allies Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Gulf leaders, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, preferred a diplomatic deal over military action.
Trump announced a tentative ceasefire deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the naval blockade.
Iran’s foreign ministry said the Strait would not return to pre-war status and is discussing shipping with Oman.
Negotiations are set to resume tomorrow afternoon, with the US and Iran expected to return to talks.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, Gulf allies Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Iranian officials
- What
- Trump decided to halt planned US strikes on Iran and announced a tentative ceasefire deal
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- United States and Gulf region, including the Strait of Hormuz
- Why
- Gulf allies urged him to avoid escalation and prefer a diplomatic deal
- Decision
- Hold off on US strikes on Iran
- Allies
- Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
- Proposed Deal
- Reopen Strait of Hormuz, end naval blockade
- Iran's Response
- No surprise, remains alert
- Negotiations
- Set to resume tomorrow afternoon