Netanyahu Called Off Iran Strikes After Trump Claimed Progress in Nuclear Talks, Officials Say
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- President Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt escalating strikes against Iran, citing imminent progress toward a U.S.-Iran breakthrough for long-term nuclear talks.
- Following the call, Netanyahu instructed the Israeli military to postpone planned attacks on Iran, according to U.S. and Israeli officials.
- The Trump administration emphasizes an ongoing U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and demands Iran cease mining the waterway, which is vital for global oil transport.
- Despite claims of nearing a cease-fire framework, actual progress between the U.S. and Iran remains uncertain amid recent exchanges of fire between Iran and Israel.
- Iran seeks the release of frozen assets, but the U.S. insists on tying any financial relief to verifiable Iranian compliance with agreed conditions.