Trump says he's cancelling Iran strikes, deal pending
Politics Trump says he's cancelling Iran strikes, deal pending August 2, 20263:34 AM ET By NPR Staff President Donald Trump exits Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, N.J., Friday, July 31, 2026, after a trip to Camp David, the presidential retreat. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP President Trump said on social media late Saturday that Iran and other Middle Eastern countries have asked the U.S. "to hold off any attack" on Iran because "the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to." News reports had previously suggested that the U.S. and Israel were preparing to target Iran's energy infrastructure this weekend.
- ▪Politics Trump says he's cancelling Iran strikes, deal pending August 2, 20263:34 AM ET By NPR Staff President Donald Trump exits Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, N.J., Friday, July 31, 2026, after a trip to Camp
- ▪Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP President Trump said on social media late Saturday that Iran and other Middle Eastern countries have asked the U.S.
- ▪"to hold off any attack" on Iran because "the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to." News reports had previously suggested that the U.S. and Israel were preparing to target Iran's energy infrastructure this weekend.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 5 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ Trump Says He Is Canceling Strikes on Iran, Pending a Rapid Deal — NYT — World
- ▪ Trump cancels new strikes on Iran after Middle East allies’ request — International homepage
- ▪ Trump says he is cancelling strikes on Iran subject to deal being made 'rapidly' — BBC News
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Politics Trump says he's cancelling Iran strikes, deal pending August 2, 20263:34 AM ET By NPR Staff President Donald Trump exits Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, N.J., Friday, July 31, 2026, after a trip to Camp David, the presidential retreat. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP President Trump said on social media late Saturday that Iran and other Middle Eastern countries have asked the U.S. "to hold off any attack" on Iran because "the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to." News reports had previously suggested that the U.S. and Israel were preparing to target Iran's energy infrastructure this weekend. Trump, in his Truth social post Saturday night, said the U.S.
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