Trump Halts Iran Strikes as Deal to End War Takes Shape

President Trump said he will order U.S. forces to hold off new strikes on Iran after reaching the "parameters" of a deal to end the five-month war, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran's nuclear threat; Israel has joined the commitment to pursue the agreement. This Middle East conflict—involving Israel, the U.S., and Iran, and touching the strategic Strait of Hormuz—reflects the escalating "wars and rumors of wars" Jesus said would mark the end times, even as leaders seek fragile peace deals reminiscent of the "peace and safety" warning before sudden destruction.