US Pauses Planned Strikes on Iran Amid Deal Talks

US President Donald Trump suspended a planned 10-to-14-day military campaign against Iran after requests from Tehran and regional states for rapid negotiations. The proposed deal requires Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt its nuclear program, with Israel supporting the pause. The de-escalation follows US warnings for citizens to leave the Middle East and Iranian threats to target energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Israel.