Trump Pauses Threat of New Iran Strikes, Demands Shipping Lane and Nuclear Concessions

On August 2, Trump said the US would hold off on new attacks on Iran if a deal is reached quickly. He demanded Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz — a narrow waterway where much of the world's oil passes — and drop its nuclear threat. He warned the US is ready to strike with force "not seen since World War II." Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had urged calm.