Trump postpones planned attack on Iran amid Gulf allies' requests
President Trump has delayed a planned U.S. attack on Iran, citing requests from Gulf allies and ongoing negotiations, while warning that military action remains an option.
President Trump has delayed a planned U.S. attack on Iran, citing requests from Gulf allies and ongoing negotiations, while warning that military action remains an option.
President Trump has delayed a planned U.S. attack on Iran, citing requests from Gulf allies and ongoing negotiations, while warning that military action remains an option.
President Donald Trump announced he has postponed a planned U.S. attack on Iran scheduled for Tuesday after Gulf allies requested the delay and "serious negotiations" began.
Trump said leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates asked him to hold off on the strike, believing a deal could still be reached that would be acceptable to all parties.
"No nuclear weapons for Iran" is a requirement for any agreement, Trump said.
However, Trump warned that the threat of military action remains. He said U.S. forces are prepared for a "full, large-scale assault" on Iran "on a moment's notice" if an acceptable deal is not reached. Over the weekend, he emphasized that "the clock is ticking" and added, "They better get moving or there won't be anything left of them."
Iran's foreign ministry spokesman responded to Trump's threats, saying, "Don't worry, we know very well how to respond." Iranian state media reported that the country submitted another counterproposal to Pakistan, which is mediating between the two sides.
Iran has repeatedly rejected U.S. demands to curb uranium enrichment and open up the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for shipping oil and gas. Oil and gas prices rose again today, and experts warn they could continue climbing if the conflict escalates or drags on.
Americans are now paying more than half a billion dollars more per day for gas compared to before the conflict, according to an analysis of Energy Information Administration data.
The conflict may also impact motor oil prices. The base oils used in many synthetic motor oils are under supply pressure, and the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association warns that could lead to higher prices, tighter allocation and temporary shortages for some premium synthetic products.
A Nissan spokesperson confirmed to Hearst Television on background that a reported bulletin warning about possible motor oil supply limits was authentic, but said the notice was retracted and that conditions are currently stable. The spokesperson said that could quickly change as conditions are fluid.
In other developments, the United Arab Emirates reported a drone strike on its sole nuclear power plant over the weekend, calling it an "unprovoked terror attack." Officials said there were no injuries, radiation releases, or major damage, but the incident underscores the risk of the conflict spreading or targeting critical infrastructure.
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