Trump Calls Off Iran Strike as Nuclear Deal Framework Emerges

Donald Trump announced he has cancelled a military strike against Iran, stating that preliminary agreements have been reached on the outlines of a potential nuclear deal. The former US president, who previously withdrew from the 2015 Iran nuclear accord during his first term in office, made the surprising announcement without providing detailed specifics about the alleged breakthrough negotiations.

Trump’s decision to halt military action marks a significant shift in his approach to the Iranian nuclear issue, which has remained one of the most contentious foreign policy challenges facing both American and international leaders. The announcement suggests behind-the-scenes diplomatic talks have been ongoing, though neither the Trump camp nor official Iranian sources had previously disclosed active negotiations at this level.

The purported deal framework remains vague, with Trump offering few details about what concessions or agreements have been made by either side. Analysts have questioned the credibility of the announcement, noting that formal nuclear negotiations typically involve months of detailed technical discussions before any framework agreement is reached. The Israeli government, which views Iran’s nuclear programme as an existential threat, has not yet formally responded to Trump’s announcement.

The development comes amid heightened Middle Eastern tensions and ongoing regional conflicts. If substantiated, any nuclear agreement would represent a dramatic reversal from Trump’s 2018 withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which had been signed by Iran, the United States, and several European powers.

Source: Ynet — Original article in Hebrew.