Trump says he paused attack on Iran, signals a nuclear deal may be possible

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Former President Trump announced a pause in planned military strikes on Iran, suggesting that a nuclear deal may be possible to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This shift comes amid international pressure to de-escalate conflict in the region.

Under pressure to reach an accord that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Trump has ​previously expressed hope that a deal was close on ending the war, and similarly threatened heavy strikes on Iran if Tehran does not reach a deal.