Key facts
- President Donald Trump announced new negotiations with Iran.
- Negotiations with Iran are set to begin Monday.
- Talks will cover the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program.
- President Trump decided to hold off on a massive strike against Iran.
- Oil prices fell on the news of the negotiations.
- Israeli airstrikes in Gaza resulted in the deaths of nine people.
- A cabinet minister stated there is no agreement to stop the conflict in Gaza.
President Donald Trump announced that the United States will not proceed with a planned massive strike against Iran, opting instead to engage in new negotiations. These talks are slated to begin on Monday and will address Iran's nuclear program and issues concerning the Strait of Hormuz. The decision to halt the potential military action led to a decrease in oil prices.
Separately, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of nine individuals. A cabinet minister from Israel confirmed these fatalities and stated that there is currently no agreement to cease the ongoing hostilities in the region.