Published August 1, 2026 at 7:07 PM ET · Updated August 2, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Trump says he called off Iran strikes to 'make a deal' with Tehran
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Donald Trump stated he canceled planned military strikes on Iran to rapidly secure a peace deal. The decision to cancel the attack followed an unusual request from allies.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 16 hr ago, when Breitbart reported it. Coverage has since grown to 5 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from Washington Examiner. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
