Trump Cancels Thursday Iran Strikes, Declares Nuclear Deal Nearly Final

—President Trump called off planned US strikes against Iran Thursday, declaring that a nuclear peace deal was in its final stages and could be signed in Europe within days. The sudden reversal came after Trump had publicly signaled a major escalation, then pulled back as diplomatic channels gained traction. Details of the emerging agreement reportedly include reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping and limits on Iranian nuclear enrichment. Israel launched new strikes on Lebanon even as Trump insisted the deal was imminent, complicating the diplomatic picture. Iran cautioned that no final agreement had been reached, casting uncertainty over the timeline.