Trump says he's called off plans for a "scheduled attack of Iran"

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Trump says he's called off plans for a "scheduled attack of Iran"

Washington — President Trump said Monday that he's called off a U.S. attack on Iran that had been "scheduled" for Tuesday, after the United States' Gulf partners requested it to allow for continued …

Washington — President Trump said Monday that he's called off a U.S. attack on Iran that had been "scheduled" for Tuesday, after the United States' Gulf partners requested it to allow for continued negotiations. The president made the announcement on Truth Social Monday afternoon, following a request from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Iran says it's relayed an amended set of terms for a possible deal to the Trump administration, through Pakistani mediators. "I have been asked by the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to hold off on our planned Military attack of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which was scheduled for tomorrow, in that serious negotiations are now taking place, and that, in their opinion, as Great Leaders and Allies, a Deal will be made, which will be very acceptable to the United States of America, as well as all Countries in the Middle East, and beyond," Mr. Trump wrote. "This Deal will include, importantly, NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN!" he continued in the post. …

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