The United States has paused its planned attacks on Iran after President Donald Trump said that the early outlines of a new agreement are in place. In a message posted on Truth Social, he said that Iran and several Middle Eastern countries asked the United States to hold back, and that the pause would allow time to complete a deal. The president said the agreement would include the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which has been mostly closed during the conflict, and a commitment to end Iran’s nuclear threat. He added that the United States was ready to strike but agreed to wait, and that Israel supports the pause. The State Department has warned Americans in the Middle East to stay alert, prepare for travel delays, and be ready to leave the region on short notice as tensions remain high. Reactions to the announcement have been mixed. Senator John Kennedy said the president should be careful about trusting Iran, and noted that a previous agreement signed in June did not hold. Iran’s acting defense minister said the United States comments should be seen as psychological pressure, and that Iran will increase its readiness. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Trump and urged dialogue to reduce the risk of more fighting. The region has seen heavy strikes in recent days, including drone attacks intercepted by Kuwait and new Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. The conflict has now lasted six months, with rising oil prices and growing concern that the situation could widen if talks fail again.