Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDonald Trump cancelled new attacks on Iran following warnings from Saudi Arabia about significant "reputational damage" if strikes occurred during the Hajj pilgrimage. Gulf leaders cautioned that military action during the holy period would severely impact America's standing in the Muslim world and could cause chaos for hundreds of thousands of pilgrims. US officials also reportedly advised Trump that attacks during this time would lead to "reputational damage". Trump had previously claimed he was "an hour away" from striking Iran but later indicated he was not rushing to end the conflict. Despite the current pause, officials anticipate the conflict will resume after the Islamic festival, with Iran having reportedly rebuilt its military capacity during a six-week ceasefire. In fullTrump cancelled Iran strikes after Saudi Arabia issued Hajj pilgrimage warning: reportThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
The Hajj pilgrimage warning that led to Trump aborting fresh Iran attacks
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDonald Trump cancelled new attacks on Iran following warnings from Saudi Arabia about significant "reputational damage" if strikes occurred during the Hajj pilgrimage. Gulf leaders cautioned that military action during the holy period would severely impact America's standing in the Muslim world and could cause chaos for hundreds of thousands of pilgrims. US officials also reportedly advised Trump that attacks during this time would lead to "reputational damage". Trump had previously claimed he was "an hour away" from striking Iran but later indicated he was not rushing to end the conflict. Despite the current pause, officials anticipate the conflict will resume after the Islamic festival, with Iran having reportedly rebuilt its military capacity during a six-week ceasefire. In fullTrump cancelled Iran strikes after Saudi Arabia issued Hajj pilgrimage warning: reportThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
