Trump stops planned Iran strikes, says deal may be near

Washington (Web Desk): US President Donald Trump has announced that a proposed military action against Iran has been temporarily halted, easing concerns over escalating tensions in the region.

According to Reuters, the US President said that planned strikes against Iran have been called off for the time being.

Earlier, Trump had indicated that Washington could take further action against Iran, issuing strong statements regarding key Iranian energy assets, including Kharg Island and other vital oil and gas facilities, which had raised concerns across the region.

In response, Iran strongly condemned the remarks and warned that any attack on Kharg Island or other strategic locations would be met with a powerful response.

The head of Iran’s parliamentary National Security Committee, Ebrahim Azizi, said that Iranian armed forces remain fully prepared to defend the country and protect Kharg Island, and are capable of responding decisively to any aggression.

Following Trump’s latest announcement, the development is being seen as significant on the global stage, while the overall situation in the region continues to be closely monitored.