President warns Tehran no further concessions remain while Israel and allies await decisive American action.
US President Donald Trump said he postponed a planned major military strike on Iran after Gulf allies requested a brief diplomatic window to test whether Tehran is finally prepared to accept a serious nuclear agreement.
Speaking at the White House, Trump said the United States had been ready to launch a “very major attack,” but paused the operation after Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and others argued that negotiations may be close to producing a deal. He emphasized that Israel and regional partners were informed of the decision.
Trump made clear that any agreement must prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and warned that he is not open to further concessions. He said he would prefer a deal without bombing Iran, but stressed that America has no choice if Tehran continues to threaten regional security.
The delay follows an Iranian proposal delivered through Pakistani mediators. However, US officials reportedly believe the proposal remains weak, with no firm commitments on uranium enrichment, highly enriched uranium stockpiles, sanctions relief, or the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran is demanding full access to frozen assets, sanctions removal, an end to the war, and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Washington has rejected claims that sanctions relief has already been agreed, insisting any benefits must follow real Iranian concessions.
For Israel and America’s allies, the message is clear: diplomacy has been given one final opening, but Tehran’s nuclear ambitions remain the red line.
