President Trump Postpones Iran Strike Amid Gulf Allies' Diplomatic Appeals
President Donald Trump has decided to delay a planned military strike on Iran following appeals from leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. These Gulf allies have urged the United States to allow more time for diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict and stabilizing regional energy markets. The conflict has significantly disrupted global oil and LNG flows, contributing to a sharp rise in crude prices. Despite the diplomatic push, negotiations between Washington and Tehran remain stalled. The White House rejected a proposal mediated by Pakistan due to insufficient commitments from Iran regarding its enriched uranium stockpile and future enrichment activities. Meanwhile, Iran continues to demand sanctions relief, access to frozen assets, and compensation related to the conflict. The situation is further complicated by security concerns, as the UAE reported a drone strike near the Barakah nuclear power plant, and Saudi Arabia intercepted drones entering its airspace fr... 
