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President Trump Calls Off Military Strike as Iran Targets U.S. Military Bases in Kuwait

The administration announced that President Trump called off a planned massive military strike against Iran over the weekend, opting instead to pursue a diplomatic breakthrough. This decision followed a series of drone attacks by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which targeted U.S. military assets in Kuwait and Bahrain. While President Trump insisted that negotiations regarding the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian denuclearization were imminent, Iranian officials expressed skepticism, with spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stating that Tehran is not currently engaging in direct negotiations with the United States. In a York, the administration announced that President Trump expressed his desire for Congress to add Iranian tariffs to a bipartisan sanctions bill against Russia. Despite the diplomatic push, tensions remain high as Iran continues to press for asymmetrical warfare. Meanwhile, Kuwait has ratified a five-year defense pact with Pakistan, which serves as a mediator in the Iran-U.S. negotiations. The administration announced that President Trump thanked Kuwait and other Gulf allies for their support during the ongoing conflict.

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