President Donald Trump has announced he will hold off on a planned military attack against Iran at the request of Gulf allies, who believe a diplomatic agreement to end the ongoing stand-off can be reached.
The US president claimed renewed military strikes had been scheduled for Tuesday, but he has now instructed the military to stand down temporarily. He stated that he has been told the emerging agreement would be "very acceptable" to the United States and would ensure "no nuclear weapons for Iran."
However, Trump warned that he has ordered US forces to prepare for "a full, large-scale assault of Iran, on a moment's notice" in the event that a satisfactory deal is not struck.
Social Media Announcement
Mr. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform, detailing that he had been asked by the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates to delay the attack. He wrote that these leaders, as "Great Leaders and Allies," believe serious negotiations are now taking place and that a deal will be made, which will be acceptable not only to the United States but also to all countries in the Middle East and beyond.
The president emphasized that the deal would include a crucial provision: "NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN!"
Military Readiness
Trump confirmed that he has instructed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Daniel Caine, and the United States Military that the scheduled attack on Iran will not proceed tomorrow. However, he has further instructed them to be prepared to launch a full, large-scale assault on Iran at a moment's notice if an acceptable agreement is not reached.
This development follows an ongoing stand-off between the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz waterway, which has tested the fragile Middle East ceasefire. The situation remains tense, with both sides signaling readiness for either diplomacy or military action.
