Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Brendan Rascius

Trump called off airstrikes tonight in Iran saying ‘final points’ of deal reached

  • President Donald Trump canceled scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran , citing progress in high-level peace negotiations.
  • The decision was made after discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran reached the highest leadership levels and received approval, with a formal announcement anticipated soon.
  • Hours earlier, Trump had issued a warning threatening to strike Iran "VERY HARD" and seize Kharg Island, a key oil export hub.
  • This escalation followed Iran's declaration that a ceasefire was "practically meaningless" after U.S. forces fired 49 Tomahawk missiles.
  • Both nations traded strikes for a second consecutive day, with Iran targeting 18 U.S. airbases in the Gulf region, prompting Kuwait to shut its airspace and Bahrain to sound air sirens.

IN FULL

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.