President Donald Trump said the United States suspended planned military strikes against Iran after Tehran and regional governments requested time to pursue a potential agreement. The announcement came as regional mediation efforts intensified and Iranian officials warned of a broad response to any future attack. U.S. President Donald Trump said planned military strikes against Iran were suspended as regional diplomatic efforts continued. Photo: APTrump says the U.S. suspended planned attacks after Iran and regional states sought time to finalize a potential agreement. U.S. President Donald Trump said he had called off planned military strikes against Iran after Tehran and several Middle Eastern countries requested a pause to allow negotiations on what he described as the framework of a potential agreement.