US President Donald Trump pauses planned strikes on Iran citing diplomatic progress

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Posted Aug 2, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-02-0730
US President Donald Trump pauses planned strikes on Iran citing diplomatic progress
Photo: HRT Vijesti

Donald Trump has paused planned US military strikes against Iran, citing diplomatic progress and requests from regional nations for restraint.

US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that planned military strikes against Iran have been placed on hold following requests from Tehran and regional nations, citing progress toward a diplomatic agreement. Trump indicated that American forces were fully prepared to launch the attacks, but Washington agreed to pause action on the condition that a binding deal is concluded quickly. The decision comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the region, with various international actors urging restraint. Details regarding the exact parameters of the proposed diplomatic framework remain undisclosed, but the pause marks a temporary de-escalation in military posturing.

Sources: HRT Vijesti.

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