President Donald Trump announced on June 11, 2026, that he has called off planned military strikes on Iran due to ongoing negotiations. Trump stated, "Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have canceled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening." This announcement came hours after he had threatened military action against Iran, specifically targeting Kharg Island, which is crucial for the country's oil exports.
Trump mentioned that discussions had been approved by various parties, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, and several other nations, but did not provide specific details about the agreement. Earlier, Trump had indicated on social media that the U.S. would strike Iran, claiming that Iran's military capabilities were severely diminished. Kharg Island, located in the Persian Gulf, is vital for Iran's crude oil exports, handling approximately 90% of them. U.S. forces had previously targeted military infrastructure on the island but had avoided significant strikes on its oil infrastructure due to concerns about global economic impacts and potential escalation.