Trump Pauses Iran Strike Amid Global Tensions | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 2, 2026 · 2m

Trump nearly launched another strike on Iran but paused after regional powers, including Israel, urged a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt Iran’s nuclear program. Iran warned of severe retaliation if attacked, while drones struck Kuwaiti facilities. Oil prices surged amid fears of escalating conflict, as Iran’s allies in Yemen also threatened key shipping lanes — including Bab el-Mandeb — with reported attacks near Oman. With global energy routes under threat and Iran’s reliability questioned, Trump is betting on diplomacy — but tensions remain dangerously high. Listen in…