Middle East crisis live: Trump claims Iran attack ‘on hold’ due to request from Gulf allies
President Trump announced that a planned US attack on Iran on Tuesday has been postponed. This decision was made to allow for ongoing peace talks, following a new proposal from Tehran. Iran's proposal reportedly includes a condition that Washington pressure Israel to cease its military actions in Lebanon.
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US President Donald Trump said he is calling off a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday.
Trump instructed the US military to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice, in the event that an acceptable Deal is not reached.
Lebanon and Israel are set to resume diplomatic talks at the beginning of June.
Trump's announcement came as he had threatened the clock was ticking for Iran to strike a deal or fighting would renew.
Tehran wants Washington to pressure Israel to stop its war on Lebanon as part of a deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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