President Donald Trump said a scheduled U.S. military strike on Iran was called off after urgent diplomatic appeals from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates amid ongoing negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.
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President Donald Trump announced Monday that the United States has suspended a planned military strike against Iran following intervention from several Middle Eastern leaders who urged the administration to allow diplomatic negotiations to continue.
In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said he had been asked by the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to delay military action while negotiations continue.
Trump said the strike had been scheduled for Tuesday but was paused because “serious negotiations are now taking place.”
According to the president, Gulf leaders expressed confidence that an agreement acceptable to both the United States and regional governments could soon be reached.
“This Deal will include, importantly, NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN!” Trump wrote.
The president stated that, based on his respect for the regional leaders involved, he instructed Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Daniel Caine, and the U.S. military to stand down from the planned operation.
At the same time, Trump warned that the military remains prepared to launch a large-scale assault if negotiations collapse or fail to produce what he described as an acceptable agreement.
“I have further instructed them to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice, in the event that an acceptable Deal is not reached,” Trump wrote.
The announcement comes amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran following stalled nuclear negotiations, recent military exchanges, and growing fears of a broader regional conflict.
Trump’s statement also underscored the increasingly active diplomatic role being played by Gulf states seeking to prevent a wider Middle East war that could destabilize energy markets, shipping lanes, and regional security arrangements.
No official details regarding the proposed agreement were released, and Iranian officials had not publicly responded to Trump’s statement at the time of publication.
The White House likewise did not disclose operational details regarding the reportedly planned strike or the specific targets involved.
The development follows days of mounting speculation about possible renewed U.S. military action after Trump repeatedly warned Iran that “the clock is ticking” regarding its nuclear activities and refusal to meet certain American demands during indirect negotiations.
Regional leaders have increasingly attempted to position themselves as mediators between Washington and Tehran amid fears that direct military conflict could rapidly spread throughout the Persian Gulf and broader Middle East.
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