Trump Calls Off Iran Strike, Says Negotiations Underway

President Donald Trump announced via social media Monday that he's holding off on a planned military strike against Iran that was set for Tuesday, saying "serious negotiations" are underway and citing the request of Gulf allies.

Trump had previously threatened that the "clock was ticking" for Iran to strike a deal or face renewed military action after a fragile ceasefire. The announcement suggests diplomatic channels are active, though Trump offered no details about what those negotiations entail or who's involved beyond a vague reference to Gulf allies.

The move reverses a public threat—something Trump has done before in negotiations, using the possibility of military action as leverage. His social media post emphasized that the U.S. military remains "prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment's notice, in the event that an acceptable Deal is not" reached.

For Toronto's international business communities and those tracking Middle East geopolitics, the pause suggests ongoing diplomatic pressure. Energy prices, trade flows, and broader regional stability all hinge on whether these negotiations produce results or whether the military option resurfaces. The message is classic Trump: pressure through threat, negotiate when possible, reserve the right to escalate.