US President Donald Trump has said 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 said he had been asked to do so by the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
He stated that he had been informed a deal would be made that is very acceptable to the US, adding there would be NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN! However, he warned the US would be ready to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment's notice if there was no acceptable deal.
A senior Iranian military commander told the US not to make strategic mistakes and miscalculations again.
Trump's announcement comes amid a drop in his approval rating, with polls indicating that 64% of voters believe entering the war with Iran was a mistake. Only 37% approve of his presidency as Republicans face challenges in the upcoming midterm elections.
Iran has maintained a significant arsenal of missile capabilities while engaging in a standoff with the US and Israel, which included recent military strikes.
The geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran have resulted in soaring global oil prices, complicating the economic ramifications of conflict and the broader implications for regional stability.
Iran's demands include an end to military conflict across various fronts and guarantees against further US attacks as part of the ongoing negotiations mediated through Pakistan.
