Trump Pauses New Iran Strikes, Demands Hormuz Reopening and End to Nuclear Threat

Trump said on August 2 the US would hold off on new strikes on Iran if a deal is quickly reached, demanding the "Immediate, Complete, and Total Opening of the Hormuz Strait" and an end to Iran's nuclear threat. He warned the US remains "locked and loaded" to strike with force "not seen since World War II." The announcement followed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's call urging de-escalation.