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U.S. agrees to pause attacks on Iran subject to ‘rapidly' making deal, Trump says
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· August 2, 2026
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Key takeaway This decision comes as the perimeters of a deal are being agreed upon.
President Donald Trump announced that the US has agreed to pause attacks on Iran. This decision comes as the perimeters of a deal are being agreed upon. The potential deal would involve the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The president stated that the US was prepared to take action against Iran but agreed to cancel attacks in hopes of rapidly making a deal. Israel is also committed to this effort. Further details on the potential deal and its implications are available from the source, including statements made by the president on social media.
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Category: local Published: August 2, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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