Source: NBC News
“The U.S. has agreed to pause attacks on Iran, President Donald Trump said Saturday, amid what he said were the ‘perimeters of a deal’ that would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. … The president said the U.S. was ‘locked and loaded and ready to go’ but that he agreed to cancel attacks ‘subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL.’ … The statement came after the State Department on Saturday urged Americans across the Middle East to consider leaving the region or be prepared to depart on short notice. It also warned of flight disruptions and security risks as the conflict with Iran appeared to be escalating.” (08/02/26)