TRUMP BEGINS CLOSED-DOOR MEETING WITH INTELLIGENCE OFFICIALS

WASHINGTON, AUGUST 6 /SRNA–RIA Novosti/ – U.S. President Donald Trump has begun a meeting with representatives of the U.S. intelligence community following the start of negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

According to the president's schedule, the intelligence briefing began at the White House at 5:00 p.m.

Trump's next scheduled event, the signing of executive orders, is set for 9:00 p.m.

Trump said on Saturday that he had called off planned strikes against Iran due to the expected conclusion of an agreement, the framework of which includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and arrangements concerning Iran's nuclear programme.