President Trump Agrees to Hold Off on Iran Strikes Pending Rapid Peace Deal
President Trump announced that the United States and Israel have agreed to refrain from carrying out threatened attacks on Iran, provided a peace deal is reached quickly. This decision follows a period of intense rhetoric where the administration signaled it would hit Iran "very hard" to force a resolution. The move comes as Iran warns that it is fully prepared to retaliate against American and Israeli infrastructure if provoked. Iranian military officials have described the potential for new US strikes as "a kind of madness," while warning neighboring countries that they must monitor America's actions. Meanwhile, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged for de-escalation during a phone call with President Trump, emphasizing the need for dialogue to prevent a broader regional conflict. As the conflict continues, the administration remains "locked and loaded" to strike the Islamic Republic of Iran if negotiations fail to produce a rapid result.
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