U.S. President Donald Trump says he called off a planned military strike on Iran, saying he was urged to exercise restraint by Gulf Arab allies and that diplomatic momentum has improved. Trump describes the development as “very positive” and expresses optimism that negotiations could produce an agreement that would limit Iran’s nuclear capabilities and leave Iran without nuclear weapons, which Iran denies pursuing.
Multiple outlets report that Trump had been considering a major new assault on Iran and also indicated that U.S. forces remain ready for further military action if needed. The decision to pause the purported attack plan is linked to regional dynamics involving the ongoing ceasefire and Iran’s warnings of reciprocal attacks if the United States and Israel end the nearly six-week truce.
Sources also highlight that negotiations are not yet resolved. Iran’s position, as reflected across reports, emphasizes demands that any deal include sanctions relief and access to frozen assets, with differences remaining between what the U.S. seeks and what Tehran is asking for. Overall coverage portrays a situation balancing military readiness with ongoing efforts to secure a deal.
