President Donald Trump says the United States was close to ordering another attack on Iran but paused after receiving input from Middle East Gulf allies. Multiple outlets report that Trump told audiences he was “an hour away” from approving renewed military action against Iran before postponing the decision to allow additional time for negotiations. Several articles link the pause to Trump setting a new deadline for Iran to reach a deal, suggesting the timing of any further strikes is tied to diplomatic progress. CBS News also reports on reactions from an expert, who responds to Trump’s claim that the U.S. was near resuming attacks but held off after allies persuaded him to wait. Breitbart and Mediaite characterize Trump as warning that Iran could face another “big hit” if negotiations fail, while other summaries focus more directly on the “hour away” statement and the decision to delay. Across coverage, the central points are Trump’s assertion of proximity to authorizing renewed strikes, the subsequent postponement, and the connection to ongoing negotiations and a stated deadline.