Trump Reveals Close Call with New Military Strikes on Iran
'Locked and loaded': Trump says he was 'an hour away' from launching new Iran strikes before last-minute hold off
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President Donald Trump disclosed that he was just an hour away from ordering military strikes on Iran, but he postponed the decision after appeals from Saudi Arabia and the UAE. He indicated that renewed action could happen soon if diplomatic efforts fail, emphasizing that U.S. forces remain prepared for action.
- 01Trump stated that U.S. naval warships were armed and ready for strikes against Iran before he called off the operation.
- 02The decision to hold off was influenced by leaders from Saudi Arabia and the UAE, who assured Trump of ongoing negotiations.
- 03Senior officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, participated in a lengthy national security briefing prior to Trump's announcement.
- 04Trump indicated that he may resume military action within days if diplomacy does not yield results.
- 05Vance confirmed that the U.S. remains 'locked and loaded' for potential military action if negotiations break down.
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On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that he was just an hour away from launching military strikes on Iran before deciding to hold off. The decision came after urgent appeals from Gulf allies, particularly Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, who assured Trump that serious negotiations were underway regarding Iran's nuclear program. Trump stated that U.S. naval warships were prepared for action, emphasizing that he could resume military operations within days if diplomatic efforts fail. He mentioned a potential timeline for renewed action, suggesting it could occur as early as the weekend or early next week.
The decision to postpone the strikes followed a lengthy national security briefing that included key officials such as Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Vance noted that while there has been progress in talks, the U.S. remains prepared for military action if negotiations do not succeed. Trump echoed this sentiment, expressing hope that hostilities could be avoided but not ruling out further military action if necessary.
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The U.S. military's readiness for action against Iran could escalate tensions in the region, affecting diplomatic relations and security in the Gulf.
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