President of the United States, Donald Trump, has said he has postponed a planned military attack on Iran following appeals from Gulf leaders, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, who urged Washington to allow diplomatic efforts to continue.
Trump made the announcement after reports of intensified back-channel negotiations aimed at easing tensions between the United States and Iran. He stated that “serious negotiations are now taking place,” suggesting that a potential diplomatic breakthrough could still be achieved.
According to the U.S. leader, the decision to delay the planned strike was influenced by requests from regional allies who believe a negotiated agreement remains possible. However, he maintained that the U.S. military remains on standby should talks collapse.
In response, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran’s position, insisting that engagement in dialogue should not be interpreted as weakness.
“Dialogue does not mean surrender,” Pezeshkian said, adding that Iran is participating in talks “with dignity, authority, and the preservation of the nation’s rights.”