Washington – President Trump announced on Monday the cancellation of a planned U.S. military attack against Iran, following requests from Gulf partners for continued negotiations. The president made the decision after receiving input from Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and UAE’s President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The leaders urged Trump to hold off on the attack scheduled for Tuesday, stating that they believe a deal will be reached which is acceptable to both the U.S. and all Middle Eastern countries. The president emphasized that any potential agreement would include no nuclear weapons for Iran.
Trump directed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Daniel Caine, and the United States Military to remain prepared for a full-scale assault on Iran if an acceptable deal is not reached. Additionally, he extended the April 7 ceasefire indefinitely at the request of Pakistan’s leaders.
The Pentagon has been preparing for potential strikes against Iran in case Trump decides to proceed with military action. Over the weekend, Trump warned that the “clock is ticking” for Iran to accept a peace agreement, stating there would be consequences if they do not act quickly. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, continuing to impact the oil market and related industries.