U.S. President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he has ordered American forces to refrain from launching new strikes against Iran, saying regional allies have agreed on the framework of a potential deal aimed at ending the five-month conflict.
In a post on social media, Trump said the emerging agreement would provide for the "immediate, complete, and total opening of the Strait of Hormuz" and eliminate what he described as Iran's nuclear threat.
"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," Trump wrote.
The announcement marks the latest attempt to de-escalate tensions after months of hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Since the conflict erupted on February 28, Trump has repeatedly announced pauses in military action, although previous ceasefire efforts have collapsed and fighting resumed.
Iran's Defense Minister responded on X, saying Tehran was "neither surprised nor passive" by Trump's statement and remained on high alert in the face of what he described as continuing U.S. threats.
A regional official involved in mediation efforts said the proposal would bring Washington and Tehran back to the negotiating table to resolve the issues that have stalled previous diplomatic efforts.
According to the official, the draft framework includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, halting attacks across the region—including operations by Iran-backed militias in Iraq targeting Gulf states and Jordan—and ending U.S. naval restrictions on Iran. In return, Washington would allow Tehran to resume oil exports under a tentative ceasefire arrangement.
The official stressed that no final agreement has yet been reached and that mediation efforts remain ongoing.
Trump also claimed that Israel had agreed to support the ceasefire initiative, although Israeli authorities have not publicly confirmed the statement.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly spoke by phone with Trump on Saturday before the U.S. president's announcement, expressing concern over the possibility of further American military action against Iran.
According to Saudi and U.S. sources, Riyadh fears Tehran could retaliate by targeting energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries. During the call, the crown prince reportedly sought clarification on Washington's intentions regarding any future military operations against Iran.
A White House official confirmed the phone conversation but declined to provide details.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most strategically important maritime routes for global energy supplies. Iran has repeatedly threatened or disrupted shipping through the waterway during periods of heightened regional tensions.
Meanwhile, violence continued in the Gaza Strip despite the diplomatic developments involving Iran.
Palestinian health officials said Israeli airstrikes overnight killed at least eight Palestinians, including two children, while more than a dozen others were wounded.
Among the dead were members of two separate families in strikes targeting residential apartments in southern Gaza and Gaza City, according to Nasser and Al-Shifa hospitals. Another Israeli strike in central Gaza killed a man and his wife and wounded four others.
The Israeli military said the strikes targeted Hamas operatives but did not provide further details.
According to Gaza's Health Ministry, at least 1,222 Palestinians, including more than 260 children, have been killed since the collapse of the October ceasefire. During the same period, five Israeli soldiers have also been killed. Hamas and Israel continue to accuse each other of violating the ceasefire.
Separately, the U.S. State Department issued fresh security alerts on Saturday advising American citizens across the Middle East to prepare for possible flight cancellations, temporary airspace closures, and broader travel disruptions. The warnings covered Bahrain, Israel, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
