Trump Says He Paused Iran Strikes After Requests From Qatar Saudi Arabia UAE

U.S. President Donald Trump said he decided to pause planned military strikes against Iran after leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates asked Washington to allow more time for negotiations. Trump revealed that the military action had been scheduled for Tuesday, but he ordered the operation to stop temporarily because “serious negotiations” are now taking place with Tehran.

In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said he had spoken with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. According to Trump, the Gulf leaders believed a diplomatic agreement acceptable to both the United States and countries across the Middle East could still be achieved.

Trump confirmed that he instructed U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chairman General Daniel Caine, and the American military to halt the planned attack for now. However, he also warned that the U.S. remains fully prepared to launch a “full, large scale assault” against Iran if negotiations fail or if Tehran refuses to agree to American conditions.

The announcement came during a period of extremely high tension in the Middle East. In recent months, the United States, Israel, and Iran have faced repeated military confrontations involving drone attacks, missile strikes, and threats linked to Iran’s nuclear program. The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes, has also remained at the center of the crisis because disruptions there could affect global energy supplies and fuel prices.

Reports said Iran recently submitted a revised peace proposal to Washington through Pakistani mediators. Iranian officials confirmed that communication had taken place but did not reveal full details of the proposal. According to sources close to the negotiations, discussions involve sanctions relief, nuclear restrictions, regional security guarantees, and possible steps to reduce military tensions in the Gulf region.

Trump said the United States still wants to ensure that Iran never develops nuclear weapons. While he expressed hope that diplomacy could avoid another war, he also warned that the military option remains active if Tehran does not cooperate. “If we can do that without bombing the hell out of them, I would be very happy,” Trump said while discussing the ongoing talks.

The Gulf states involved in the discussions are believed to be deeply concerned about the possibility of a wider regional war. Countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE host important American military facilities and energy infrastructure, making them highly vulnerable to retaliation if a major conflict breaks out between the United States and Iran. Analysts say these countries are trying to prevent another cycle of attacks that could damage regional stability and global oil markets.

Oil markets reacted after Trump’s comments, with energy prices falling slightly as investors hoped diplomacy could reduce the risk of military escalation. However, uncertainty remains high because the situation could change quickly if negotiations collapse or if new attacks occur in the region.

Political reactions inside the United States have been mixed. Some Republican leaders and national security officials believe strong military pressure is necessary to stop Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Others argue that another large Middle East conflict could hurt the global economy, increase fuel prices, and drag the United States into a long-term regional war.

For now, negotiations between Washington and Tehran appear to be continuing behind closed doors with Gulf countries playing an important role as mediators. Trump said he remains hopeful that a deal can still be reached but made clear that the United States is ready to act militarily if diplomacy fails.