Israel Backs Diplomatic Route as Trump Agrees to Hold Fire on Iran

President Donald Trump revealed on Sunday that the United States will not proceed with a pre‑planned strike against Iran after receiving appeals from Tehran and several Middle‑East nations. The decision, he said, is part of a broader effort to reach a diplomatic settlement that would reopen the Hormuz Strait and neutralize Iran’s nuclear threat.

In his Truth Social post, Trump emphasized that the U.S. military remains "ready and capable of launching a full‑scale attack" but opted to delay action to allow diplomatic channels to work. He specifically mentioned that Israel has expressed support for the diplomatic path, stating, "Israel is with me on this commitment. Let’s get to work and finish it."

While Trump did not outline a concrete timeline for the proposed agreement, he reiterated that the United States will keep pressure on Iran, even as talks continue. He warned that if Iran does not stop threatening the U.S. military and pursuing nuclear weapons, the United States will resume its planned military response.

The president’s remarks come after a live televised cabinet meeting at Camp David, where he affirmed that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains the top priority of his administration.