Overview
- President Donald Trump said late Saturday he would hold off on planned U.S. strikes on Iran if negotiators can quickly agree to the deal perimeters.
- Trump said the deal must include the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and measures to curb Iran’s nuclear threat and added that Israel joins the pause while Tehran has denied any agreement.
- U.S. media had reported that American and Israeli forces were preparing intense strikes, including on Iranian energy infrastructure, before the last‑minute pause.
- Regional figures pressed for de‑escalation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman calling Trump and mediators in Turkey, Pakistan, Qatar and Oman active in talks.
- Governments issued travel and security alerts, the UKMTO reported recent maritime incidents off Oman, and disrupted Hormuz traffic has pushed oil prices higher with potential economic fallout for global markets.