Trump Declares US-Israel Halt on Iran Attacks; Iran Denies Requesting Pause

On August 2, Trump said the US and Israel agreed to halt new attacks on Iran, conditioned on a rapid deal to end the conflict. He claimed Iran and other Middle Eastern countries requested the pause. Iran denied this, calling it "a new lie" and said its armed forces remain on high alert. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman separately urged Trump to de-escalate.