WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced that the United States will hold off on a planned military strike against Iran, originally scheduled for tomorrow, following intervention by Gulf leaders and ongoing negotiations.
According to the statement released by President Trump on social media, he was contacted by the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and the President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗝. 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝟱.𝟭𝟴.𝟮𝟲 𝟬𝟯:𝟬𝟭 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗦𝗧
I have been asked by the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin…
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According to the statement, these leaders asked the United States to halt its military activities because there were negotiations taking place in order to arrive at an acceptable solution among the US, the Middle Eastern countries, and the rest of the world.
“The deal will guarantee that Iran will not have nuclear weapons,” Trump said.
The President ordered the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the US military forces not to continue with the attack but to wait until they receive an instruction from him on whether to start the military operation.
Trump warns Iran to act immediately: “Time is running out”
Earlier, US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, urging the country to take immediate action before it’s too late.
In a statement shared on social media, Trump emphasized the urgency of the situation, saying, “Time is running out for Iran. They must act immediately, or there will be nothing left for them. Timing is crucial.”
This marks yet another instance of Trump publicly addressing tensions with Iran, highlighting his continued focus on the country’s policies and actions.
