Trump says US will pause Iran strike after regional request

Former President Donald Trump told reporters that Iran and several other Middle‑Eastern governments have asked the United States to refrain from any military action against Iran because a deal has now been agreed upon. The statement was made during a press briefing on Tuesday, in which Trump emphasized that the “perimeters of a deal” had been set and that the U.S. should respect the arrangement.

Trump explained that the agreement, reached after months of negotiations, includes provisions that address Iran’s nuclear program and regional security concerns. He noted that the request from Iran and its allies came as part of a broader diplomatic effort to de‑escalate tensions in the region. The administration will now weigh the request against its existing policy objectives and the potential consequences of a military response.

The remarks suggest that the U.S. may pause any planned strikes on Iranian targets pending further assessment of the deal’s terms. The outcome will likely influence the next steps in U.S. policy toward Iran and the wider Middle East.