President Trump Halts Planned Iran Strike Amid Gulf Allies' Request for Negotiations
President Donald Trump announced that he has postponed a planned military strike on Iran, initially set for Tuesday, due to ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the conflict. Trump revealed that the decision to delay the attack was influenced by requests from Gulf allies, including leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, who believe a deal with Iran is imminent. The president had previously threatened military action if Iran did not agree to a ceasefire, but he expressed optimism about the current negotiations, describing them as a 'very positive development.' The announcement led to a decrease in oil prices, which had been rising due to concerns over a prolonged conflict affecting the Strait of Hormuz. 
