US President Donald Trump announced in Washington that he is ready to stop new US attacks on Iran if negotiations conducted by allies in the Middle East quickly lead to a framework agreement to end the war.

"Based on this request, I have agreed to call off the attack, for the good of the world and at the same time for the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, provided that a deal is reached as soon as possible," Trump declared.

Earlier in the day, the 80-year-old announced that US allies in the Middle East had reached a preliminary agreement to end the conflict with Iran. According to him, this agreement would provide for the "immediate, full and total opening of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the elimination of the Iranian nuclear threat."

Trump added that Israel has also agreed to join American efforts to finalize a deal with Iran that would end the war.

The US president's statement marks a significant turning point in the conflict, as just a day earlier he had hinted that the United States was close to resuming heavy military strikes to force Tehran back to the negotiating table. Now, he says military operations will be suspended if negotiations conclude quickly and a final agreement is reached.

So far, Iran has not officially reacted to the US president's statements, writes CNN .

The US and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28, opening a conflict that, according to Trump, was aimed at destroying Tehran's missile capabilities, preventing the development of nuclear weapons and cutting off Iran's support for allied armed groups. However, in recent months the objectives and timelines of the war have changed several times, while the ceasefire reached in mid-June collapsed after just a few weeks.

Meanwhile, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call with Trump on Saturday, during which he expressed concern about the possibility of expanding US military involvement against Iran. According to a source familiar with the conversation, Riyadh fears that Tehran could retaliate by striking the energy infrastructure of Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries.

Also on Saturday, the US State Department issued new security warnings for US citizens in the region, warning that the situation could cause flight cancellations, temporary airspace closures and other travel disruptions. The warnings include Bahrain, Israel, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. /Telegraph/

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