*Trump cancelled planned strikes on Iran on Thursday, June 11, 2026* fcfb

*What happened:*1. *Cancelled the strikes*

Trump posted on Truth Social: "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... cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening"

2. *Hours earlier he threatened strikes*. Same day, Trump had posted the US would hit Iran "VERY HARD TONIGHT" and take Kharg Island

3. *Reason given: Peace deal progress*

He said "discussions and final points have been, in both concept and great detail, approved by all parties involved". Claimed US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt and others approved

4. *Deal claims*

Trump said a "great settlement" was reached and signing could happen this weekend in Europe. Said it ensures "Iran will not have a nuclear weapon" 9b9dfc57fcfb8c673fdf

*Iran's response:*

Iran has *not officially confirmed* Trump's claims. Iran's Fars news agency said "No text has been approved for an initial memorandum". Iran said they agreed to much of a draft but the US "repeatedly shifted its position" ee13fb69fe9a

*Market reaction:*

Oil dropped sharply. Brent fell 3.6% to $89.73 after the cancellation announcement fcfb

*Context:*

This isn't the first time. Trump postponed strikes in March 2026 for 5 days citing "very good and productive" talks. In 2019 he also aborted strikes to spare Iranian lives aa203c31

*Bottom line*: Trump did announce he cancelled strikes on June 11, 2026, claiming a deal was approved. But Iran denies any text has been approved yet, and Israel indicated it was not party to the emerging agreement. ee13