Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:25am on 03 Aug 2026,Monday International
US President Donald Trump said fresh negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday after he decided to halt what he described as a "massive" planned military strike. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump said Iran and key US allies, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, urged him to delay the attack as they believed a diplomatic deal was within reach. He said discussions would focus on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear programme. Iran has not confirmed the talks and denied requesting any pause in military action. Oil prices fell after Trump's announcement, reflecting hopes of easing regional tensions. (PC: BBC)
