Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states
Summary
President Donald Trump said he delayed a planned military attack on Iran after leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates asked him to wait. He said serious talks are happening and that the U.S. will not allow Iran to have nuclear weapons, but the military is ready to act if no good deal is reached.Key Facts
- President Trump planned a military strike on Iran but held off at the request of Gulf state leaders.
- The leaders who asked him to wait are from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
- Trump said a deal with Iran could be "very acceptable" to the U.S. but warned the military could attack quickly if talks fail.
- Iran has not responded publicly to Trump’s latest announcement.
- Since February 28, Israel and U.S. forces have carried out airstrikes on Iran.
- Iran has fired drones and missiles at Israeli and U.S. targets in the Gulf region.
- A ceasefire agreed in April has mostly stopped fighting but with occasional attacks.
- Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for about 20% of the world’s oil and gas, causing global oil prices to rise.
- The U.S. is enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports to pressure Iran in the talks.
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