Trump cancels 'massive' strike on Iran as regional negotiations set to begin
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of what he described as a planned 'major attack' against Iranian energy infrastructure, which was intended to involve Israeli forces. The decision followed mediation by Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Trump stated that formal negotiations with Tehran are scheduled to begin on Monday, August 3, focusing on a total reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a new nuclear rollback agreement.
Date: August 3, 2026
Location: Tehran, Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: diplomacy
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: The Jerusalem Post