WASHINGTON D.C June 10, 2026 — President Donald Trump has announced a temporary halt to U.S. bombing operations against Iran following a direct request from Iranian leaders, according to a Fox News report cited by Saudi Gazette.
Speaking to Fox News, Trump revealed that Iranian officials contacted him and asked for an immediate stop to ongoing airstrikes. “The bombing will stop shortly,” he stated, while emphasizing that U.S. fighter jets remain active over Iranian airspace.
However, the pause is short-lived. Trump warned that strikes will resume as early as tomorrow if no agreement is signed, maintaining pressure on Tehran amid stalled nuclear and ceasefire negotiations.
The development comes amid a fresh escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict. U.S. forces recently conducted retaliatory strikes after Iran downed a U.S. Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has repeatedly vowed harsher action—including potential strikes on power plants and other infrastructure—if Iran continues to “play” the U.S. in talks.
This marks the latest in a series of temporary pauses Trump has granted during the 2025–2026 Iran crisis, often at the urging of Gulf allies or in response to Iranian proposals. Previous halts, including multi-week suspensions in April and May, aimed to allow space for diplomacy but have been repeatedly violated, according to U.S. officials.
Trump has described the situation as fluid, stating the U.S. military remains “locked and loaded” for full-scale operations if diplomacy fails. Israeli involvement in the current strikes was explicitly ruled out by the president.
Markets reacted with volatility to the news, with oil prices fluctuating on fears of renewed disruption to energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
This is a developing story. Further updates are expected in the coming hours as the 24-hour window for a potential agreement unfolds.
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