Donald Trump says he will "end the Iran nuclear threat" as he calls off strike

Israeli officials and U.S. Central Command reportedly learned about President Donald Trump's reversal on striking Iran from his own social media announcement, not from advance notice. In that post, Trump said he stopped the military action because Iran and neighboring Middle Eastern governments asked him to, after reaching an understanding that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz completely and end concerns about Iran's nuclear program. He also said Israel supported the decision. Iranian military figures disputed his account, saying Tehran never made such a request and that Trump was trying to pressure Gulf leaders. Iran's foreign minister warned that any American attack would bring a strong response. Saudi Arabia's crown prince reportedly asked Trump to explain U.S. intentions. The conflicting accounts underscore high tensions over potential U.S.-Iranian military action.