President Trump repeatedly threatened Iran with military action during the ongoing conflict. He then withdrew these threats, citing diplomatic progress and allied requests. Gulf allies like Saudi Arabia and the UAE influenced his decisions to avoid escalation.

U.S.-Iran tensions rise again as fresh warnings fuel fears of a wider Gulf conflict. Donald Trump weighs tougher military options, while Iran warns of retaliation if attacked.…

Donald Trump has made some of the most aggressive public threats about military action of any modern US president. He has walked back many of them too. The 80-year-old…