The fuse of a full-scale Middle East war was pulled at the last moment. U.S. President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform on July 12 that he had ordered the cancellation of a planned devastating military strike against Iran. Trump stated the decision followed secret negotiations that had reached the highest level of Iranian leadership and that the terms had been approved by Tehran, pulling both sides back from the brink.
Multi-Nation Peace Framework Gets Green Light
According to Trump's post, the peace framework, which he called a "Transaction," received unanimous approval from all stakeholders on both broad concepts and detailed terms. The list of endorsing countries includes the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Egypt. The development suggests that a widely feared all-out war could now be replaced by an unprecedented regional reconciliation.
Naval Blockade Stays Until Final Signing
Despite the airstrike cancellation, Trump kept a hardline stance. He stressed that the U.S. Navy's naval blockade of Iran would remain in full effect until the agreement is finalized and signed. Trump added that the time and location for the formal signing would be announced soon.