Trump: I called off attack on Iran planned for Tuesday
President Trump announced the postponement of a planned military attack on Iran, citing requests from Gulf leaders for serious negotiations. This decision follows Iran's response to a new U.S. proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. Trump emphasized that while the attack is on hold, the military remains prepared for a large-scale assault if negotiations fail.
- ▪Trump postponed a planned attack on Iran at the request of Gulf leaders.
- ▪The decision comes amid serious negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
- ▪Trump stated that the military is prepared for a full-scale assault if an acceptable deal is not reached.
20 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 28 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 7 lean left, 8 centre, 2 lean right, 1 right.
- ▪ Trump says US may strike Iran again but that Tehran wants deal — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Trump says US could attack Iran again but that Tehran wants deal — Korea Times
- ▪ Trump Says He Postponed a ‘Very Major Attack’ on Iran, Leaving Mideast on Edge — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Trump says holding off on strike on Iran at request of Gulf allies — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Trump says planned US attack on Iran was called off at Gulf states’ request — Crypto Briefing
- ▪ Iran war day 81: Trump delays attack; Tehran says won’t ‘surrender’ — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Trump ‘holds off’ planned Iran strikes as Gulf states take lead on deal — The Sydney Morning Herald
- ▪ Trump says he's called off Iran strike at request of Gulf allies — NPR — News
- ▪ Trump Calls Off New Iran Attack at Request of Gulf States — RealClearPolitics - Homepage
- ▪ Trump says he’s called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Trump Says He Authorized New Strikes on Iran, but Has Decided to Hold Off — NYT — US
- ▪ Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states — BBC News — World
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