Trump now says a peace deal will be announced 'soon,' cancels further strikes

NPR reports that President Trump announced he is canceling planned military strikes on Iran and stated that a peace deal will be announced 'soon,' reversing his previous escalatory rhetoric that included threats of attacking Iran 'VERY HARD TONIGHT' and seizing Iranian oil infrastructure. The article is authored by Franco Ordoñez at NPR, a major national outlet with strong editorial standards, though the provided metadata does not include the full article body, limiting assessment of sourcing depth and specific details. Corroborating coverage from CNBC, The Guardian, NBC News, and USA Today confirms Trump's cancellation of strikes and claims of imminent deal signing (with Trump suggesting a weekend signing in Europe), though Iranian officials have stated no final agreement has been reached and warned against compromising 'red lines.' Readers should monitor the actual signing timeline Trump has indicated, Iranian official responses to any draft terms, and whether the Strait of Hormuz closure claims and regional strike reports mentioned in live coverage are resolved or escalate further.