Trump Cites Potential 'Deal' in Halting Iran Strikes

Why it matters locally: While no immediate direct impact on Washington's key industries is evident, federal foreign policy decisions, particularly those concerning global stability and oil markets, can indirectly influence the state's economy and trade relations.

President Donald Trump announced on Friday he halted military strikes against Iran. He stated Iran and other Middle Eastern nations requested the United States postpone any attack. Trump indicated that these countries had reached an agreement on "the perimeters of a deal." Trump made the announcement after a trip to Camp David, the presidential retreat. He returned to Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, N.J.