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Trump Halts Massive Iran Attack Plan. Here's Why.
Townhall ^ | 08/01/2026 | Cameron Arcand

Posted on 08/01/2026 9:22:05 PM PDT by SeekAndFind

President Donald Trump is pausing plans for a major attack on Iran, he announced on Saturday with the hopes of reviving an agreement with the country. 

The president was mulling whether or not to hit areas that would impact foundational elements of the Islamic Republic’s grid, as well as infrastructure, according to Axios.

“The U.S.A. is locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II,” Trump posted to Truth Social. 

“Despite this, we have just been asked by Iran, and other Middle Eastern Countries, to hold off any attack in that the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to. This would include the Immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT, and an end to Iran's nuclear threat,” he continued.

He conditioned that an agreement is required in order to fully prevent an attack of a large scale. 

“Based on this request, I have agreed, for the future benefit of the WORLD and, likewise, the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, to cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL,” the president added, noting that the Israeli government is also on board with the plan.

“Get to work, everybody, and get it DONE,” Trump wrote.

The president reportedly spoke with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Saturday, who cautioned against massive strikes on the Islamic Republic, CNN reported. 

Trump spoke with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince on Saturday, four people familiar with the matter & a regional source tell me, @Kevinliptakcnn@jmhansler.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman reinforced Saudi Arabia’s desire for de-escalation during the call and raised concerns about plans…— Zachary Cohen (@ZcohenCNN) August 2, 2026

In June, the United States and the Islamic Republic signed a Memorandum of Understanding, but it was effectively shattered when Iran began striking cargo ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, which led to a continual U.S. military response.



TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Iran; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: attacks; bombing; iran; irgc; straitofhormuz; taco

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1 posted on 08/01/2026 9:22:05 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
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2 posted on 08/01/2026 9:23:01 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
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3 posted on 08/01/2026 9:23:59 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
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We’ve heard this before. A number of times


4 posted on 08/01/2026 9:25:39 PM PDT by GrootheWanderer
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Actually this is different , as Israel this time from news, will be on the attack together with the United States.


5 posted on 08/01/2026 9:30:10 PM PDT by Varsity Flight ( "War by 🙏 the prophesied set before you." ) I Timothy 1:18. Nazarite warriors. 10.5.6.5 These Days)
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To: SeekAndFind

Well, for starters I am pretty sure the word he was searching for is PARAMETERS and not perimeters. That aside, are the Saudi’s wanting another refinery hit or are they still just cowards?


6 posted on 08/01/2026 9:44:23 PM PDT by Sequoyah101 (Opinions and belly buttons, everybody has one and they get to show them if they want to.)
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To: Varsity Flight

In the Six day War I believe it was, the Egyptians had repeatedly and unsuccessfully attacked an Israeli stronghold on a small hill. The commander berated his surviving troops asking them why they had failed to achieve victory against the Israelis. Are you kidding? They said. There are two of them up there!


7 posted on 08/01/2026 9:51:29 PM PDT by Sequoyah101 (Opinions and belly buttons, everybody has one and they get to show them if they want to.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Looking more and more like a sucker every day


8 posted on 08/01/2026 9:54:32 PM PDT by Zack Attack
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“Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Saturday, who cautioned against massive strikes on the Islamic Republic”


9 posted on 08/01/2026 9:55:55 PM PDT by McGruff
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Gripe, gripe, gripe. This two or for week war has only gone on six months, the economy is doing great and we already won at least two or three times. Vietnam went on 5 years, 10 years, 19 years and as of yesterday 20 years. Like every Trump story it gets better every time he tells it.

/s. Sort of.


10 posted on 08/01/2026 9:59:27 PM PDT by Sequoyah101 (Opinions and belly buttons, everybody has one and they get to show them if they want to.)
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Bomb every Mosque in Iran


11 posted on 08/01/2026 9:59:34 PM PDT by woofer2425
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To: McGruff

Why? Inquiring minds would like to know.


12 posted on 08/01/2026 10:00:23 PM PDT by Sequoyah101 (Opinions and belly buttons, everybody has one and they get to show them if they want to.)
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To: SeekAndFind

the saudis are pussies, they don’t have the cojones to accept a little pain in order to rid themselves of a disease that is infecting the body.


13 posted on 08/01/2026 10:06:24 PM PDT by KingofZion
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To: Sequoyah101

Iran warned all the Gulf counties that if Iran was attacked they would be also.


14 posted on 08/01/2026 10:08:02 PM PDT by McGruff
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To: woofer2425
Bomb every Mosque in Iran

Bomb ever Mosque in Iran the USA

15 posted on 08/01/2026 10:11:00 PM PDT by from occupied ga (Your government is your most dangerous enemy - EVs a solution for which there is no problem)
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Because we just had a massive market correction, and earnings are reporting this week.


16 posted on 08/01/2026 10:13:40 PM PDT by Mr. Blond
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This is embarrassing.

USA is simply not a reliable ally for anyone, anywhere anymore.


17 posted on 08/01/2026 10:16:11 PM PDT by faithhopecharity ("Politicians aren't born, they're excreted." Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 to 43 BCE))
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are the Saudi’s wanting another refinery hit or are they still just cowards?

I'm not sure if you're up on current events, but we can't defend Saudi infrastructure from retaliation, that's why the Saudis are trying to de-escalate.

They're not interested in seeing their infrastructure (which provides their standard of living) being destroyed for Israel.

18 posted on 08/01/2026 10:24:56 PM PDT by Gunslingr3
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To: faithhopecharity

You’re a traitor and a disgrace.


19 posted on 08/01/2026 10:40:57 PM PDT by reasonisfaith (What are the personal implications if the Resurrection of Christ is a true event in history?)
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To: faithhopecharity

What’s embarrassing is how disconnected from reality the armchair generals are. Trump has real world constraints, while the armchair generals have these simpleminded visions of Hollywood where escalating war is always the Correct answer


20 posted on 08/01/2026 10:43:17 PM PDT by Mount Athos
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