US President Cancels Retaliatory Iran Strikes for Peace Talks
President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of planned military strikes against Iranian infrastructure to allow for the finalization of a comprehensive peace framework. The decision followed requests from Tehran and neighboring Middle Eastern countries. The proposed deal reportedly includes the total reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a permanent end to Iran's nuclear threat. Tensions had spiked previously following Houthi blockades and Iranian drone activity targeting Kuwaiti facilities.