1. Dramatic Turn in Stance: Threatening a “Severe Strike” Against Iran, Then Halting It
—Just hours earlier, Trump had threatened a “very harsh” strike against Iran and the seizure of its oil facilities, but then suddenly made a 180-degree turn: canceling military action, announcing a “great solution to the war” with Iran, stating the document would be finalized “in the coming days,” Vance might travel to Europe this weekend to sign it, and the Strait of Hormuz would “open soon.”
2. Refusal to Set a Deadline for a Peace Agreement
—When asked about his deadline for reaching a final US-Iran agreement, Trump said, “I don’t want to set a deadline because then you’ll say I haven’t met my deadline. But that won’t matter much because the agreement will be signed.”
3. Claims All Parties in Iran Have Approved the US-Iran Agreement
—Trump claimed that, to his knowledge, Iran’s Supreme Leader had agreed to the agreement, and all parties in Iran had approved it. He also stated that it was a very strong and very detailed memorandum of understanding. Trump further stated that Iran would not possess nuclear weapons. He also stated that the Kharg Island operation was not under consideration.
4. Trump Declares the War with Iran Over
—Trump claimed that the United States has “ended” its war with Iran. He stated, “I don’t know if you’ve heard, but today we ended the war with Iran. They have agreed never to have nuclear weapons. That’s what we’re committed to, that’s the whole goal, that makes up 95% of the agreement.”
5. Officials from Multiple Countries Reportedly Called Trump to Halt Military Action
—Reports indicate that after Trump warned of “very tough measures” against Iran, leaders of Qatar, the UAE, and Pakistan made a last-ditch effort to change his mind.
They assured him that a preliminary agreement was within reach. According to officials, these calls helped persuade Trump to temporarily halt military action.
6. Promises Israel that Iran Will Limit Missile Production and Cease Regional Support
—The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office stated that Trump spoke tonight with Netanyahu about the upcoming memorandum of understanding with Iran entering the negotiation phase. The Prime Minister appreciated Trump’s commitment that the final agreement after negotiations would include the removal of enriched materials, the dismantling of enriched infrastructure, restrictions on missile production, and the cessation of Iranian support for its proxies in the region.
7. Attempt to "Erase" Two Impeachment Records
—Sources familiar with the matter revealed that Trump and his allies have discussed pushing lawmakers to pass a resolution aimed at invalidating the two impeachments he faced during his first term. This resolution would give Trump a symbolic victory, part of a broader effort to enhance his presidential legacy. However, experts say this move has little legal significance, as the Constitution does not provide a procedure for rescinding impeachment.
8. US Appeals Court Allows Trump's 10% Tariff Policy
—A US appeals court on Thursday extended a lower court's blockade order regarding Trump's 10% global tariffs. The federal appeals court ruled that the government can enforce the tariffs while the legal dispute continues.
