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Israel had not publicly commented as of Friday on the latest draft memorandum of understanding that was reported by Iranian state media.
According to Trump, the conversations focused on the developing negotiations and the framework of a possible understanding with Iran
Trump’s full statement on Truth Social said:
Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have, as President of the United States of America, cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening.
Discussions and final points have been, in both concept and great detail, approved by all parties involved, including the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, and others
Netanyahu’s office later confirmed the call, saying in a statement that while Israel is not a direct participant in the negotiations, the prime minister welcomed Trump’s commitment to ensuring that any final agreement would include significant restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program and address other destabilizing activities by the regime.
Roughly 25% of the world’s seaborne oil shipments and about 20% of global liquefied natural gas exports move through the Strait, making the narrow waterway one of the most strategically important energy chokepoints on the planet and a focal point throughout the conflict.
Financial markets responded positively Friday amid growing optimism that a diplomatic breakthrough could be within reach
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