After President Trump threatened a severe attack on Iran, Gulf and South Asian leaders urgently intervened, citing progress toward a preliminary diplomatic agreement.
They assured him a preliminary agreement was in place for further negotiations
Jun 12, 2026
02:25 pm
What's the storyUnited States President Donald Trump backed off from his threat to hit Iran "very hard tonight" after leaders from Gulf and South Asian countries called him in a last-ditch effort to change his mind, Politico reported.
The calls came from Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Pakistani defense chief Asim Munir.
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