President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he has called off impending strikes against Iran. The president stated in a social media post that the decision was made "based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership."
The strikes had been planned for Thursday night. Prior to the cancellation, the U.S. President had promised to hit Iran "very hard." He had previously warned, "We will be taking Kharg Island and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their oil and gas markets," as hostilities flared amid tit-for-tat strikes.
According to the Financial Times, the U.S. president claims there has been progress in negotiations for a new deal with Tehran. DW reported that while the attacks were canceled, the president added that a naval blockade would remain in place. The outlet further noted that the president stated a deal is "nearly done."
Reports from the Washington Examiner and PBS NewsHour both attributed the decision to the current state of negotiations, quoting the president's statement regarding the discussions reaching the highest levels of the Iranian leadership.
The current status of the situation involves the suspension of the planned military strikes while diplomatic discussions continue between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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