Live · Trump Cancels Strikes on Iran, Citing Outlines of a Deal

Herz — World Desk · 2 August 2026 at 04:40 · 2 August 2026 at 12:39 · 30s summary · 3 min read

1. 02.08 07:15
   Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called Trump to express concerns about his strike plans, directly influencing this cancellation. Iran threatened decisive retaliation against its neighbours in the event of U.S. strikes.

What We Know

On August 2, 2026, at approximately 5:34 a.m. (Central European Time), Donald Trump posted on Truth Social—a microblogging social network owned by the Trump Media & Technology Group—the cancellation of a new wave of U.S. military strikes against Iran.

Trump cited the 'outlines of a deal' obtained after Iran and other regional countries reportedly requested a suspension of all strikes.

The agreement's parameters include the immediate, complete, and total opening of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as an end to Iran's nuclear threat.

U.S. military forces remain 'locked and loaded,' ready to strike Iran at military power levels 'not seen since World War II.' The cancellation of strikes is conditional on the rapid conclusion of an agreement.

Israel has also joined Trump's commitment not to attack Iran for now.

Iran's Position

At 2:17 a.m. on August 2, 2026, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan via Telegram that Iranian armed forces would respond decisively to any act of aggression. According to him, the United States, Israel, and the Gulf states involved would bear full responsibility.

Iran also demands that ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz use a route along its coastline, claiming this is the only safe passage.

Timeline of August 1, 2026 Incidents

1. August 1, 2026, 2:12 a.m.
   Iranian news agencies Tasnim and Fars, citing security sources, report threats of retaliatory strikes against critical infrastructure in Israel and Gulf states in response to reports from U.S. media about a large-scale military offensive planned against Iran.
2. August 1, 2026, 3:31 a.m.
   The British maritime security authority reports an attack on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz approximately 20 kilometers northeast of the Omani town of Lima. An 'unknown projectile' damages the engine room; no casualties or environmental damage are reported.