Trump Postpones Planned Iran Attack Following Requests From Gulf Allies
Trump delayed a planned Iran strike amid renewed diplomatic efforts.
US President Donald Trump said he has decided to hold off on a planned military strike against Iran that was reportedly scheduled for Tuesday, stating that “serious negotiations” are currently underway. The announcement came through a social media post on Monday amid heightened tensions over Tehran’s nuclear and regional policies.
Trump said he had instructed the US military to remain fully prepared for a potential large-scale assault if diplomatic efforts fail. While the president did not disclose operational details of the proposed strike, he warned that military action could still proceed “on a moment’s notice” if an “acceptable deal” is not reached with Iran.
The development followed Trump’s recent warnings that the fragile ceasefire established in mid-April could collapse unless Tehran agreed to a new arrangement with Washington. Over the weekend, the president intensified pressure on Iran, saying, “For Iran, the clock is ticking, and they better get moving, fast, or there won’t be anything left of them.”
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Trump also revealed that he decided to pause the planned military action after requests from key Gulf allies, including leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The Gulf nations have been pushing for diplomatic engagement amid concerns that a direct military conflict could destabilise the wider Middle East region and disrupt global energy markets.
In recent weeks, Trump has repeatedly issued deadlines to Tehran while simultaneously signalling openness to renewed negotiations. The shifting approach has created uncertainty around Washington’s long-term strategy toward Iran, particularly as tensions remain high following months of military threats and regional instability.
The US president has also held discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding the Iran situation. However, neither the White House nor Iranian officials have publicly confirmed the framework or timeline of any potential agreement under discussion.
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