US President Donald Trump has stated that he is holding off a military attack on Iran planned for Tuesday at the request of Gulf states as 'serious negotiations are now taking place.' In a post on Truth Social, he revealed that he had been asked to forgo the strike by leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, noting that a deal is anticipated that would be 'very acceptable' to the US, asserting that there would be 'NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN!'
Nonetheless, Trump warned that the US would be prepared to undertake a 'full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment's notice' if an acceptable agreement is not reached. A senior Iranian military commander has urged the US to avoid making 'strategic mistakes and miscalculations' again.
The announcement comes as Trump's approval ratings have dipped, with many voters expressing opposition to the war in Iran. Recent polls indicate that 64% of voters believe the decision to go to war was wrong, reflecting growing public frustration with Trump's leadership during this period.
In related developments, Israeli and US forces initiated extensive air strikes on Iran earlier in the year, with Iran retaliating through drone and missile attacks on US and Israeli targets. Gulf Arab states remain cautious about further military action by the US, fearing Iran's potential retaliatory measures. Trump expressed cautious optimism about the potential for a deal, suggesting there could be 'a very good chance' of reaching an agreement without resorting to military action.
Trump's comments indicate a complex geopolitical situation that requires careful navigation for both the US and Iran, with implications for regional stability and international relations.
Nonetheless, Trump warned that the US would be prepared to undertake a 'full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment's notice' if an acceptable agreement is not reached. A senior Iranian military commander has urged the US to avoid making 'strategic mistakes and miscalculations' again.
The announcement comes as Trump's approval ratings have dipped, with many voters expressing opposition to the war in Iran. Recent polls indicate that 64% of voters believe the decision to go to war was wrong, reflecting growing public frustration with Trump's leadership during this period.
In related developments, Israeli and US forces initiated extensive air strikes on Iran earlier in the year, with Iran retaliating through drone and missile attacks on US and Israeli targets. Gulf Arab states remain cautious about further military action by the US, fearing Iran's potential retaliatory measures. Trump expressed cautious optimism about the potential for a deal, suggesting there could be 'a very good chance' of reaching an agreement without resorting to military action.
Trump's comments indicate a complex geopolitical situation that requires careful navigation for both the US and Iran, with implications for regional stability and international relations.
