US President Donald Trump said he had suspended a planned strike on Iran scheduled for Tuesday, after what he described as requests from regional partners and signs of progress in negotiations with Tehran. He stated that the decision followed appeals from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, who told Washington that “serious negotiations are now taking place” and that a deal could still be reached.

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US President Donald Trump said leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE had urged him to delay the attack because they believed a deal could still be reached.