Trump cancels Iran strikes as Tehran denies finalized deal (opens in new tab)

President Trump called off planned U.S. strikes on Iran on Thursday and said Washington and Tehran could sign what he called a “great settlement” within days, possibly in Europe, after threatening a day earlier to hit Iran “very hard” and target Kharg Island and other oil infrastructure. Trump said the U.S. naval blockade would remain until an agreement was finalized and that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen once a deal was signed. Iran did not confirm Trump’s account. Foreign Ministry spoke...