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US halts new strikes against Iran following diplomatic progress
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Event date ·Main source · Financial Post
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Donald Trump, Mohammed bin Salman, Iran
Middle East, Strait of Hormuz
August 1, 2026
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President Trump announced a pause in planned strikes against Iran.
The decision follows reports of progress toward a deal involving the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and curbing Iran's nuclear threat.
Saudi Arabia reportedly urged the US to refrain from escalation.
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