New Delhi/Washington, D.C.: US President Donald Trump has said the United States has decided to postpone military action against Iran for the time being, citing progress towards a potential agreement, according to international media reports.
In a statement shared on social media, Trump said appeals had been made by Iran and several Middle Eastern countries urging the United States to refrain from launching military action, adding that a broad framework for a possible agreement had been reached.
Trump claimed that the United States had been fully prepared to undertake an extremely large-scale military operation against Iran. He also asserted that the US currently possesses its greatest military strength and capability since the Second World War.
According to Trump, the proposed agreement envisages the immediate, complete and unrestricted reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for maritime traffic, along with measures to eliminate Iran’s nuclear threat.
There has been no immediate official confirmation from Iran regarding Trump’s claims about the proposed agreement or the reported understanding on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear programme.
The reported developments come amid ongoing regional tensions, with observers closely monitoring diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing further escalation in the Middle East.