President Trump postponed a military strike scheduled for Tuesday following requests from leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates amid ongoing negotiations.
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President Donald Trump said Monday he is suspending a military attack on Iran that had been scheduled for Tuesday, after receiving requests from three Gulf leaders to hold off while diplomatic negotiations continue.
Trump announced the decision on Truth Social, stating he had been asked by Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the United Arab Emirates' President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to delay the planned offensive.
According to Trump, the three leaders requested the postponement because "serious negotiations are now taking place" and they believe, "as Great Leaders and Allies, a Deal will be made, which will be very acceptable to the United States of America, as well as all Countries in the Middle East, and beyond."
Trump emphasized that any agreement would include a nuclear weapons prohibition for Iran. "This Deal will include, importantly, NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN!" he wrote.
However, Trump instructed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Cain, and U.S. military forces to remain prepared to launch a full-scale assault on Iran "on a moment's notice" if an acceptable deal is not reached.
The announcement comes as negotiations to end the conflict, which began in February, have stalled. Over the weekend, Trump had warned Iran that "the clock is ticking" as talks to bring the war to an end remained deadlocked.
Iran has relayed an amended set of terms for a possible deal to the Trump administration through Pakistani mediators, according to reports. Media outlets reported that the U.S. views Tehran's proposal as insufficient and that there is a risk of renewed warfare if negotiations do not progress.
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