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Trump Receives Iran Strike Plans, Pauses; Oman Eyes Hormuz Deal

7/26/2026

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President Donald Trump received Iranian strike plans after Iranian forces killed U.S. troops in Jordan and ordered the military to hold off.
Trump said he could still expand strikes, negotiate a deal, or use a smarter strategy, noting Iran wants a deal but isn’t ready.
Omani officials flew to Tehran for talks that could produce an Oman-Iran pact to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by the weekend.

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President Donald Trump received Iranian strike plans after Iranian forces killed U.S. troops in Jordan and ordered the military to hold off.
Trump said he could still expand strikes, negotiate a deal, or use a smarter strategy, noting Iran wants a deal but isn’t ready.
Omani officials flew to Tehran for talks that could produce an Oman-Iran pact to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by the weekend.