Trump climbs down on Iran strikes after Saudi alarm and threats from Tehran
Summary
President Donald Trump said the US will delay new strikes on Iran if a quick deal to end the conflict is reached. This decision followed calls from Saudi Arabia expressing concern and warnings from Iran about retaliating if attacked.Key Facts
- President Trump said the US is ready to strike Iran but will hold off if a fast deal is made.
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called Trump to ask him to avoid new strikes.
- Iran threatened strong retaliation against neighbors if the US attacks.
- Kuwait was hit by drones launched by Iran, causing damage but no injuries.
- Two ships near Oman’s Strait of Hormuz were attacked, with one tanker damaged.
- Saudi Arabia has struck Iranian-backed militia sites in Iraq but wants negotiations with Iran.
- US and Israel were considering joint strikes on Iranian oil and power targets.
- Iran warned that attacks on its energy sites would lead to strikes on oil and gas fields in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Israel.
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