Trump says new round of Iran talks will begin Monday
President Donald Trump announced that new negotiations with Iran will commence on Monday, following his decision to halt planned strikes against the country. Trump stated that Iran and Gulf allies, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, urged him to delay the military action to allow diplomacy a chance. He indicated that these allies believed a deal was possible, specifically regarding the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program. Trump revealed that a significant attack was prepared but was called off, and that talks would begin Monday afternoon, though details on the venue and participants were not provided. The announcement came after diplomatic discussions involving Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers, with Pakistan's army commander also participating.