Trump halts planned attack on Iran, announces new talks

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that diplomatic discussions with Iran are slated to begin on Monday, describing the upcoming engagement as “in the form of a negotiation.” The statement came after the White House halted a previously threatened military strike against Iranian targets, a move that had raised concerns of a broader regional conflict. Trump indicated that the decision to pursue talks reflects a shift toward a diplomatic resolution, though he did not specify the precise agenda or the parties that would be involved in the negotiations.

The announcement follows weeks of heightened tension between Washington and Tehran, including recent sanctions, reciprocal accusations of hostile actions, and a series of diplomatic overtures that had stalled. Iranian officials have yet to confirm the date or format of the talks, but they have signaled a willingness to engage if the United States refrains from further aggression. The scheduled negotiations are expected to address outstanding issues such as nuclear compliance, regional security, and the removal of sanctions, with the aim of de‑escalating the standoff and establishing a framework for future U.S.–Iran relations.