Trump says US ‘held off’ planned attack on Iran after appeals from Gulf leaders

Part of: Trump Halts Iran Strike After Gulf Leaders' Appeal, Cites Ongoing Negotiations

US President Donald Trump announced that a planned military attack on Iran has been put on hold following appeals from leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. These leaders requested a delay to allow for ongoing "serious negotiations" with Iran, expressing optimism for an acceptable deal that would prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. While the attack is on hold, the US military remains prepared for a full-scale assault if negotiations fail.

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