President Donald Trump announced he has called off planned U.S. military strikes against Iran. The decision follows diplomatic discussions between the two nations, which Trump claims were approved by Iran’s leadership. He stated a preliminary agreement has been reached, though details remain scarce. The planned attacks were reportedly in response to the downing of an American drone by Iran earlier this week. This announcement represents a significant de-escalation in tensions that have been rising in the Persian Gulf. Further details regarding the nature of the agreement are expected to be released as they become available. The move surprised many, given the increasingly hawkish rhetoric from the Trump administration in recent days.