In brief
President Trump disclosed that he has canceled a planned military attack on Iran, responding to requests from leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE for a cessation due to ongoing negotiations. He expressed optimism for a potential nuclear agreement but warned of readiness for military action if negotiations fail. The decision comes amidst declining approval ratings for Trump and considerable public dissent regarding the U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict as future developments remain uncertain.
US President Donald Trump has said he is holding off a military attack on Iran planned for Tuesday at the request of Gulf states as serious negotiations are now taking place.
In a post on Truth Social, he said he had been asked to do so by the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
He said he had been informed a deal would be made that is very acceptable to the US, adding there would be NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN!
But he warned the US would be ready to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment's notice if there was no acceptable deal.
A senior Iranian military commander told the US not to make strategic mistakes and miscalculations again.
Trump's latest announcement on Iran comes amid a drop in his approval rating and as polls show the war is increasingly unpopular at home. Some 64% of voters believe it was the wrong decision to go to war with Iran, according to a recent poll.
The US and its European allies claim Iran is seeking to develop nuclear weapons by enriching uranium. Tehran has repeatedly stated its nuclear programme is solely for peaceful purposes.
