US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday, August 2, 2026, that he would halt planned new attacks on Iran and initiate a fresh round of talks aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. The new negotiations are scheduled to begin on Monday, August 3, 2026.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, "They said we would much prefer a deal as opposed to an attack, because you don't know where these attacks lead."

This development follows a framework deal agreed upon by Iran and the United States in mid-June 2026, intended to end the war with details to be finalized during a 60-day transition period. However, both sides have since carried out major attacks.

Meanwhile, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency reported three additional attacks since Saturday, raising concerns over the security of key global energy shipping routes.

Coverage continues on the US-Israel war with Iran and the broader fallout across the Middle East.

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