Trump halted Iran strikes on Friday as Oman talks made progress – Axios
US President Donald Trump ordered the military not to strike Iran on Friday as Oman-mediated talks in Tehran made progress toward a possible agreement on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported Saturday, citing sources familiar with both developments.
The directive broke a 13-day streak of daily US attacks. Trump had approved strike plans each afternoon over the previous two weeks but withheld authorization for a similar plan presented Friday and instead ordered the military to hold fire.
Two regional sources told Axios that Iran and Oman had made progress and could reach an agreement over the weekend. Any proposed deal would then require Trump’s approval.
The US military continues to prepare options for a possible return to major combat operations, but Trump has not ordered it to move in that direction, the report said, adding that strikes could resume at relatively short notice.