Trump announced the cancellation of planned US military strikes on Iran, citing progress in peace negotiations. The president stated that Iran and other regional governments had agreed to the "perimeters" of a peace deal, prompting the US to hold off on any attack (nypost.com). This decision comes after reports suggested the US was preparing for new strikes over the weekend (bbc.co.uk).
Iran has warned of retaliatory actions, including attacks on energy infrastructure in other nations, if the US proceeds with military action (thehindu.com). Meanwhile, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged Trump to avoid escalating the conflict, expressing concerns over potential escalation during a phone call (toronto.citynews.ca).
The White House emphasized that US negotiators, including Jared Kushner and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, are still working to finalize the agreement. Despite the progress, challenges remain in translating the deal into action (thehill.com). The State Department also advised Americans in the Middle East to consider leaving the region due to the heightened tensions (news.google.com).
