President Trump said he has called off planned military strikes against Iran, noting that the peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin nuclear negotiations was "all wrapped up", The New York Post reported Thursday, citing an interview with the US President.
"Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have, as President of the United States of America, canceled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening," Trump said on Truth Social.
The announcement followed a report that Iran had submitted a final draft agreement to Qatari mediators late Wednesday. Trump said key terms of the accord had been approved by the parties involved, including the US, Israel, and several Gulf and regional states.
"Discussions and final points have been, in both concept and great detail, approved by all parties involved, including the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, and others."
Trump did not disclose the details of the proposed agreement. However, the US President said that Washington could lift its nearly two-month blockade of Iranian ports once the accord is formally signed.
The White House didn't immediately respond to' request for comment.
"Naval Blockade will remain in full force and effect until this Transaction is finalized," Trump said, adding that a signing ceremony would take place at a location and date to be announced.
The diplomatic breakthrough comes after days of escalating military tensions. US forces carried out strikes on Iranian coastal missile and radar installations overnight in response to the downing of an American Apache helicopter near the Hormuz earlier this week.
Earlier on Thursday, Trump had warned that the US could target Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub if Tehran failed to reach an agreement.
Iran finalized the latest draft of the proposed accord on Wednesday evening and transmitted it through Qatari intermediaries.
Trump previously suggested that a signing ceremony or subsequent negotiations could take place in Pakistan, citing its role in mediation efforts led by Field Marshal Asim Munir.
Turkey, Switzerland, and Qatar have also been discussed as potential venues for a formal signing ceremony.
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