- President Donald Trump canceled scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran, citing progress in high-level peace negotiations.
- The decision was made after discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran reached the highest leadership levels and received approval, with a formal announcement anticipated soon.
- Hours earlier, Trump had issued a warning threatening to strike Iran "VERY HARD" and seize Kharg Island, a key oil export hub.
- This escalation followed Iran's declaration that a ceasefire was "practically meaningless" after U.S. forces fired 49 Tomahawk missiles.
- Both nations traded strikes for a second consecutive day, with Iran targeting 18 U.S. airbases in the Gulf region, prompting Kuwait to shut its airspace and Bahrain to sound air sirens.
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