Washington (United States) (AFP) – President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and Israel had agreed to hold off on new strikes on Iran -- provided a deal to end the months-long conflict is "rapidly" reached.
Fears had mounted that the fighting could escalate once again after Trump threatened to hit Iran "very hard" and was reportedly considering renewed heavy attacks, including against energy infrastructure.
Trump said the US was "locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran," but added that Tehran and other Middle Eastern countries had asked him to hold off on fresh strikes.
"Based on this request, I have agreed, for the future benefit of the WORLD and, likewise, the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, to cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL," Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.
The US president said the deal would have to include the "Immediate, Complete and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT, and an end to Iran's nuclear threat."
"The Country of Israel joins me in this commitment. Get to work, everybody, and get it DONE."
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4 Comments
whyNotSquirrel@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 1d
So.... back to what it was before his bullshit?
GeeDubHayduke@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 1d
Yeah, it's Sunday. Line go up. Doi.
SayJess@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 3 pts · 1d
Bruh no one fucking cares what Trump says. He is hoping that Iran will just suddenly pull a 180 and give up? The initial, unprovoked, attack was the biggest unforced error in recent memory.
The part that I will never understand is how his brain dead followers eat this shit up—and ask for more! There are a few of them at my place of employment. When I push back and say that nuking an entire region is horrifying, they start parroting what I can only assume is Fox News talking points. The lack of empathy is endemic in the conservative voter. A requirement really.
Can’t wait till he croaks (of natural cheeseburder related causes), so we don’t have to hear about whatever garbage thing he has to say, ever again.
phoenixz@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 1d
Again