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US President Donald Trump said planned strikes on Iran have been cancelled after discussions were cleared at the top level of Iran's leadership.

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Donald Trump, United States, Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt
What
US President Donald Trump said planned strikes on Iran have been cancelled after discussions were cleared at the top level of Iran's leadership.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:26:45 GMT · 2h 28m ago
Where
Iran ·
Why
Discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved.
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How this affects you

The cancellation of immediate military action against Iran, following high-level approval for talks, signals a potential de-escalation of conflict, but the US naval blockade remains, indicating continued pressure until a formal agreement is reached among multiple involved nations.

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