Officials said the president had previously authorized daily strike plans, which were carried out within hours after he gave his approval
News Desk
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump ordered a one-day suspension of American military strikes against Iran, temporarily interrupting nearly two weeks of daily attacks, according to US media reports.
The move came as diplomatic efforts gathered momentum, although uncertainty remained over whether the pause marked a brief operational halt or the beginning of a broader ceasefire arrangement. Reports said no US military action was carried out against Iran on Friday after Trump instructed the armed forces to suspend planned operations.
According to the reports, the US military had prepared plans for possible large-scale attacks on Iranian targets. However, Trump had not approved those proposals. Officials said the president had previously authorized daily strike plans, which were carried out within hours of receiving his approval. A similar operational plan was reportedly presented to him on Friday, but he directed military commanders not to proceed with the attacks.
Speaking to reporters after the decision, Trump said the United States retained the capability to resume and intensify military operations if required. At the same time, he described diplomacy as the “smart strategy” and said Washington remained committed to pursuing negotiations alongside maintaining military readiness.
Trump added that Iran appeared to be taking the talks more seriously, while stressing that the United States remained prepared to respond if the situation changed. The reported pause coincided with the arrival of an Omani delegation in Iran on Friday for discussions aimed at securing a new agreement on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
The talks were viewed as part of wider regional efforts to ease tensions and restore stability in one of the world’s most strategically important shipping routes. Reports suggested that Iranian and Omani officials could reach an understanding over the weekend. If an agreement emerged, the final decision on whether to accept the proposed arrangement would rest with President Trump.
The diplomatic contacts raised cautious hopes that both sides could reduce tensions after days of military confrontation. The claims represented the latest exchange of competing narratives from both sides following days of military confrontation. The absence of independent verification made it difficult to assess the full extent of the reported military damage as diplomatic efforts continued alongside heightened regional tensions.
