Trump Cancels Iran Strike, Demands Hormuz Deal
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- Trump announced on August 1, 2026 that the U.S. and Israel had agreed to hold off on new strikes on Iran, provided a deal to end the months-long conflict is quickly reached.
- CBS News reported the U.S. and Israel were planning joint strikes, possibly throughout the weekend, with oil refineries and power plants among possible targets.
- Trump said the deal must include the "Immediate, Complete and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT" and an end to Iran's nuclear threat, posting the terms on Truth Social.
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman called Trump on Saturday to urge de-escalation and refrain from launching the strikes, per Axios citing unnamed U.S. officials.
- The conflict began on February 28, 2026 when the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, with over five months of war and recent tit-for-tat attacks resuming.
Why it matters: The pause is conditional on a deal covering both the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program — two demands Iran has not publicly accepted. Saudi Arabia's direct intervention signals Gulf allies view a renewed U.S.-Israel strike campaign as a regional risk worth lobbying against at the highest level.
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