US President Donald Trump has announced the cancellation of a widely discussed military strike against Iran after threats, counter-threats and sustained military tensions. The report says Trump made the last-minute decision following Iran’s firm position and diplomatic mediation by Middle Eastern countries. He said Iran and other countries in the region had asked him to suspend the attack, and that all sides had agreed on an initial framework for a possible deal.

The escalation began after Iran attacked several ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz on 8 July over allegations of unauthorized routes. The United States resumed military attacks on Iran that day, and Trump formally declared an end to the ceasefire. During the second and third weeks of July, Iran struck US military facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan and Qatar, as well as ships in Hormuz. Four US troops were reported killed in Jordan and Iraq.

On 20 July, Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced a full naval blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea. The United States paused bombing on 25 July after 13 nights of airstrikes. On 1 August, Iran warned of a proportional response to aggression. Analysts cited casualties and feared global energy-sector destruction as factors in Trump’s decision.