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Trump Suspends U.S. Strikes Against Iran Pending Deal
On August 2, 2026, Donald Trump announced the suspension of U.S. strikes against Iran at the request of Tehran and regional countries, pending a rapid agreement. The deal must include the complete opening of the Strait of Hormuz—a crucial maritime route for global oil exports—and the end of Iran's nuclear program. The announcement came two days after Trump had threatened to strike Iran "very hard." On August 1, Trump and Hamas separately announced a ceasefire agreement for Gaza, despite Israeli strikes that day killing two people.