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Live : Trump says US to stop new strikes on Iran, calls for 'rapid deal' on Hormuz

Live : Trump says US to stop new strikes on Iran, calls for 'rapid deal' on Hormuz
France 24 Sunday 02 August 2026, 05:28 UTC By FRANCE 24 1 min read
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Live Live : Trump says US to stop new strikes on Iran, calls for 'rapid deal' on Hormuz Middle East Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and Israel had agreed to hold off on new strikes on Iran -- provided a deal to end the months-long conflict is "rapidly" reached. Iran did not offer any immediate public reaction to Trump's announcement. (FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP, Reuters)

Live Live : Trump says US to stop new strikes on Iran, calls for 'rapid deal' on Hormuz Middle East Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and Israel had agreed to hold off on new strikes on Iran -- provided a deal to end the months-long conflict is "rapidly" reached. Iran did not offer any immediate public reaction to Trump's announcement. Follow our live. (FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP, Reuters)
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