President Donald J. Trump announced the cancellation of airstrikes against Iran, citing that discussions have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved. The naval blockade will remain in full force until an agreement is finalized.

"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"