After threatening fresh attacks, Donald Trump paused planned US strikes on Iran after appeals for more time. The reversal underscores growing doubts over military pressure, regional risks and the political cost of a wider war.

USA: US President Donald Trump has cancelled new US military air strikes and said he would give diplomacy a chance with Iran, with a request to do so

Donald Trump said the US would hold off on new strikes against Iran as allies pursued a fresh deal. The proposed terms centre on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and averting wider regional escalation.