Trump Cites Progress, Calls Off Planned Iran Strikes
In New York, former President Trump stated that he called off planned strikes against Iran, asserting that progress had been made on the foundational elements of a potential deal.

New York, NY, August 2, 2026 —
Former President Donald Trump announced that he halted planned military strikes against Iran, citing progress made on key aspects of a potential agreement.
Trump made these remarks in New York, stating that the decision to call off the strikes was a result of advancements in the foundational elements required for a potential deal.
The specific details regarding the nature of this progress or the foundational elements were not immediately elaborated upon.
No further information was provided regarding the timeline or specific conditions that led to the cancellation of the planned strikes.
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