# Trump says he agreed to cancel planned major strike on Iran to pursue deal with Tehran

https://mins.news/en/item/11919

- TASS, 2026-08-02 02:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2168065

> Donald Trump says he agreed to call off a planned major strike on Iran in order to pursue an agreement with Tehran. He also stressed that the United States remains ready to confront the Islamic Republic of Iran. Trump described the potential response as involving levels of “Military Terror, Strength, and Power” not seen since World War II. His remarks combine an expressed willingness to negotiate with a stark warning of possible military action.

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