
Trump Postpones Planned Military Strike on Iran
President Donald Trump announced he had called off a planned military strike against Iran, citing progress in negotiations and requests from Gulf allies. The decision temporarily de-escalated tensions and raised hopes for a diplomatic resolution.
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US crude futures fall over 2% as Trump says he holds off scheduled attack on Iran - Reuters
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Read full article →Trump says he called off attack on Iran planned for Tuesday
US president says the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar requested that Washington suspend operation
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Read full article →Trump says he's called off Tuesday Iran strike at request of Gulf allies
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday because "serious negotiations" are underway. Trump's announcement in a social media post Monday came as he had threatened the clock was ticking for Iran to strike a deal or fighting would renew after a fragile ceasefire.
Read full article →Trump says he paused attack on Iran at Gulf leaders' request
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Read full article →Trump says he has called off Tuesday’s planned Iran strike at request of Gulf allies
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