Trump Cancels Planned Iran Strike as Deal Nears — Announcement Comes on World Cup Opening Day

President Donald Trump announced that he has canceled planned U.S. military strikes against Iran after negotiations reportedly advanced to the highest levels of Iran’s leadership.

Writing on Truth Social, Trump said discussions with Iran had been presented to the country's top leadership and received approval. Based on that development, he said he ordered the cancellation of airstrikes and bombing operations that had been scheduled for later in the day.

The announcement came on the opening day of the FIFA World Cup, a timing that immediately drew attention as global focus shifted toward one of the world's largest sporting events.

According to Trump, the framework under discussion has received support not only from the United States but also from Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt and other involved parties.

Trump said details regarding a formal signing ceremony, including the time and location, will be announced soon, signaling that negotiations may be approaching a final stage.

Despite the diplomatic progress, Trump emphasized that U.S. pressure on Tehran would continue. He stated that the American naval blockade targeting Iran will remain fully in place until a final agreement is officially completed.

The announcement marked a dramatic reversal after Trump had earlier warned Iran that military action remained on the table. While the details of the reported agreement have not yet been independently verified, the development has fueled speculation that a major diplomatic breakthrough may be close.

For Israel and its regional partners, the ultimate test will be whether any agreement genuinely limits Iran’s nuclear ambitions and support for terror organizations across the Middle East.