The president also denied reports that Tehran would be receiving $300 billion for reconstruction.
Middle East
The Islamic Republic remains dangerous, but danger should not be mistaken for strength.
The U.S. President speaks of a historic agreement that is supposed to bring “peace and security for the entire region.” In Jerusalem, however, skepticism prevails. Many key points of contention with Iran remain unresolved.
Jibril Rajoub, president of the Palestinian Football Association, was unable to enter the United States for FIFA World Cup events despite receiving an official FIFA invitation. The visa denial has sparked renewed debate about politics and sport.
“Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republican of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have, as president of the United States of America, canceled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening,” the president said.
The president said he told the Israeli premier to “do what’s right,” but to “stop as quickly as you can.”
CENTCOM said all Iranian attacks failed as the U.S. intercepted strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain and hit a drone site on Qeshm Island.
While the West talks of de-escalation, Tehran is methodically arming its proxy in Yemen, ensuring that the Red Sea remains a theater of sustained aggression.
“I’m not sure we should make the deal if they don’t sign,” the US president said at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday. “I think they owe that to us.”
