Bloomberg
Trump Says US to Cancel Iran Attack Subject to a Rapid Deal
Sunday, August 2, 2026
US President Donald Trump said the United States will hold off new strikes on Iran after receiving requests from the Islamic Republic and other Middle Eastern nations, stating that "perimeters of a deal has been agreed to." Trump did not specify the terms of the agreement or which nations had made the request. No statement from Iran or other regional governments confirming the existence of such an agreement was immediately available.
