Trump says Iran requested delay of planned US military operation

BAGHDAD, Iraq — U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that a planned military operation against Iran had been postponed at Iran's request, saying the United States was prepared to act militarily against Tehran. Trump said Iran and other countries in the region asked for the delay after the main outlines of a deal were agreed upon. The proposed framework, according to Trump's post, calls for the Strait of Hormuz to be opened immediately and fully and for Iran's nuclear threat to be ended. Trump said he agreed to cancel the operation for the benefit of the world and for Iran's own success, but only on the condition that a deal is reached quickly with Israel's participation. He called on the parties to work together and finalize the agreement. No further details on the timeline of the suspended operation or the status of negotiations were immediately available.