US President Donald Trump called off a planned military strike against Iran scheduled for Tuesday, halting a rapid escalation following a tit-for-tat maritime blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The near-miss military action occurs as global oil markets react violently to the standoff, with prices soaring over the last several days.
Trump confirmed the de-escalation early Tuesday morning, stating the reversal was made directly at the request of Gulf states. The decision temporarily pauses a conflict that began when the United States moved to blockade Iranian ports, prompting Tehran to seize control of the critical Strait of Hormuz transit corridor.
Speaking on the sudden policy shift, the president noted that serious negotiations are now taking place regarding the regional crisis. Gulf nations, heavily reliant on the disrupted shipping lanes, pushed for the diplomatic intervention to prevent an open conflict from further destabilizing the energy sector.
The original military action was scheduled to commence Tuesday before the sudden cancellation, according to a report confirming the timeline and the Gulf states’ involvement. No further details were provided regarding the specific targets of the aborted strike or which Gulf leaders brokered the pause.
The maritime standoff continues despite the halted strike. The US blockade remains active, and Iranian forces maintain their newly claimed authority over the Strait of Hormuz, leaving the underlying economic pressures on global shipping unresolved as the diplomatic talks begin.