Web Desk: U.S. President Donald Trump delayed a planned military strike on Iran after leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates urged Washington to give diplomacy more time, according to claims by Israeli journalist Barak Ravid.
Speaking to a U.S. broadcaster, Ravid cited American sources as saying Gulf leaders warned the White House that any military action against Iran could trigger retaliatory attacks on their oil and energy infrastructure.
According to media reports, Trump held discussions with Gulf leaders over the past 24 hours. Riyadh, Doha and Abu Dhabi reportedly delivered a joint message calling for negotiations to continue rather than escalating military tensions.
Ravid said the three Gulf states stressed that they would bear the consequences of a wider regional conflict if Iran came under attack. He added that Trump later briefed advisers who supported military action and acknowledged concerns from Gulf allies over potential damage to critical energy facilities.
The development came after Trump announced on Monday night that he had postponed a planned strike on Iran following direct appeals from Gulf leaders.
In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said he received requests from Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to delay the military operation, which had reportedly been scheduled for the following day.
Trump said ongoing negotiations created an opportunity to secure a broader agreement acceptable to the United States, the Middle East and other international partners. He added that the proposed arrangement would ensure Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons.
Furthermore, Trump said he instructed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Daniel Caine and the U.S. military to suspend the planned operation out of respect for allied leaders and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
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