Washington DC, July 27 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday said Washington paused its recent military strikes on Iran after Tehran requested a meeting and urged a halt to military action, while warning that attacks could resume if the two sides fail to reach a new ceasefire agreement.

Speaking to reporters on board Air Force One en route Waterford Township, Trump said Iran had approached the US seeking renewed discussions and described the ongoing engagement as a diplomatic opportunity.

"They asked us very nicely, 'Please stop, let's meet,'" Trump said. "And that's where we are right now; see what happens. If we don't make a deal, we go back to the same thing."

The remarks came after nearly two weeks of US strikes on Iran, as Trump ...