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“Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have, as President of the United States of America, cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening. Discussions and final points have been, in both concept and great detail, approved by all parties involved, including the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, and others. The Naval Blockade will remain in full force and effect until this Transaction is finalized — Time and place of the signing to be announced shortly.DONALD J. TRUMPPRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”
fact check
- 01True
“cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening”
Trump did cancel planned strikes on Iran Thursday evening — confirmed by multiple sources. Earlier that same day he had written the US would hit Iran "VERY HARD TONIGHT."
- 01Fox Newsproof ⟶
- 02Distortion
“approved by all parties involved, including US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt”
Most listed countries did not publicly object. However, Israeli sources told Channel 12 that Israel does not recognize reaching an agreement. Iranian state media denied any final deal, saying there was no "final decision." Two key parties in Trump's list publicly contradicted his claim.
- 03True
“The Naval Blockade will remain in full force and effect until this Transaction is finalized”
Trump explicitly confirmed the blockade remains until the deal is finalized — consistent with prior statements on blockade conditions.
- 01NBC Newsproof ⟶
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