What Happened
US President Calls Off Strikes Amid Growing Tensions in Middle East
US President Donald Trump has canceled a planned attack on Iran after reaching an agreement with Tehran and its regional neighbors over the ‘perimeters of a deal’. The agreement includes the opening of the Hormuz Strait and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat. Trump said the US remains ready to strike Iran forcefully, but has agreed to cancel the attack subject to being able to rapidly make a deal. The development comes amid growing tensions in the Middle East, with US Embassies warning American citizens to exercise caution and be prepared for flight cancellations. This report was first published by CNBC.