Trump Delays Iran Strike After Gulf Leaders’ Appeal, Keeps Military Ready

President Trump announced he would hold off on a planned strike against Iran after appeals from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE. He said he had instructed military leaders to stay prepared for a large-scale assault on a moment’s notice if negotiations fail. Trump highlighted optimism shared by regional partners and reiterated that any deal must bar Iran from developing nuclear weapons. He described this round of talks as “a little bit different” from previous attempts and said he would wait to see if they produce concrete results. The president warned that the clock is ticking and noted added pressure at home as rising gas prices dent his economic ratings. He met with top security advisors over the weekend and left open the option to resume attacks if no acceptable agreement is reached.

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