- Trump said talks with Iran were imminent and used that to call off planned attacks, but Iran publicly denied any meetings or negotiations were scheduled.
- The episode fits a pattern of Trump threatening military action then pulling back at the last minute, citing diplomacy.
- Tensions over the Strait of Hormuz are driving oil-market jitters — prices rose on the standoff but dipped after Trump stepped back; a nearby ship also reported a recent explosion.
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