US to hold off on fresh Iran attack in hope of quick deal, says Trump

President Donald Trump has said that the US will hold off on a fresh attack on Iran as long as a deal can be reached quickly to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
"Based on this request, I have agreed, for the future benefit of the WORLD and, likewise, the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, to cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL," Mr Trump wrote.
Israel "joins me in this commitment", he said.
Mr Trump said last night on his Truth Social platform that Iran and other Middle Eastern countries had asked for time to complete a deal that would lead to "the Immediate, Complete and Total" reopening of the vital strait and "an end to Iran's nuclear threat".
Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen: "With or without an agreement, and regardless of any external commitments, if Iran attempts to renew its nuclear programme or advance its ballistic missile industries, we will be there. We will take action, and we will strike."
Iran says it is boosting deterrence: Mr Trump's apparent de-escalation after days of threats of new attacks from each side was the latest twist in the war the US and Israel launched five months ago.
Iran's acting defence minister, Brigadier General Majid Ebn Al-Reza, said Tehran viewed recent US threats as "psychological and cognitive warfare", Press TV reported.
Saudi crown prince stressed the "necessity of prioritising dialogue to de-escalate tensions", per Saudi state news agency.