Trump says he canceled Iran strikes at request of Gulf allies

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Monday, 03 August, 2026, 08:54
The US president said he had been asked by Iran as well as US partners Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar to hold off on the strikes, which he claimed would have been "the biggest attack since World War II."
Trump also said that new negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday.

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