SECURITYAug 2 · 16:06 UTCGUARDIAN USRory Carroll and agencies

Trump climbs down on Iran strikes in expectation of ‘rapidly’ reaching a deal

US President Donald Trump canceled planned military strikes against Iran, citing expectations of a rapid deal on its nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. He also stated the pause was in response to requests from Iran and other regional countries.

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