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 said he had been asked to do so by the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Trump highlighted that a deal would be made that is very acceptable to the US, adding there would be NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN! However, he warned that the US would be ready to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment's notice if no acceptable deal is reached.

A senior Iranian military commander warned the US against making strategic mistakes and miscalculations again. Trump's announcement coincides with a decline in his approval rating, with a recent poll revealing that 64% of voters believe it was a mistake to engage in war with Iran. The geopolitical implications are significant, as fears arise regarding Iran's potential retaliatory actions following any further US military engagement.

The background to the current tensions includes recent massive US and Israeli air strikes against Iran, which have heightened regional fears and sent oil prices soaring. Trump's recent comments reflect ongoing uncertainty in the region, as he remains optimistic about reaching an agreement, stating, If we can do that without bombing the hell out of them, I would be very happy.\