Trump says US ‘held off’ planned attack on Iran after appeals from Gulf leaders
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US President Donald Trump announced that a planned military attack on Iran has been postponed following appeals from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Trump stated that these leaders requested the delay to allow for serious negotiations, expressing belief that a deal acceptable to the US and the region could be reached, crucially without Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. While the attack scheduled for the next day was called off, the US military remains prepared for a large-scale assault if negotiations fail.
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