President Trump said Monday that the U.S. is scrapping a planned military strike on Iran that had reportedly been set for Tuesday, saying last-minute diplomatic talks pushed by key Arab allies may still produce a deal.
In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump said leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates personally urged him to delay the operation while negotiations continue behind the scenes.
“I have been asked by the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to hold off on our planned Military attack of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which was scheduled for tomorrow, in that serious negotiations are now taking place, and that, in their opinion, as Great Leaders and Allies, a Deal will be made, which will be very acceptable to the United States of America, as well as all Countries in the Middle East, and beyond,” Trump wrote.
Trump said any agreement must permanently block Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
“This Deal will include, importantly, NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN!” Trump said.
The president also made clear the Pentagon remains on standby if negotiations collapse.
“Based on my respect for the above mentioned Leaders, I have instructed Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, The Chairman of The Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Daniel Caine, and The United States Military, that we will NOT be doing the scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow, but have further instructed them to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice, in the event that an acceptable Deal is not reached,” he added.
Trump’s announcement comes after weeks of rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, with fears growing that the conflict could spill into a broader regional war involving U.S. allies and critical oil shipping lanes in the Middle East.
The White House has not released additional details about the reported negotiations or whether Iranian officials have formally agreed to any terms. It also remains unclear what concessions, if any, are being discussed behind closed doors.
Still, Trump framed the pause as a strategic move rather than a retreat, signaling that military action remains firmly on the table if diplomacy fails.
The decision also highlights the growing role Gulf Arab states are playing in trying to prevent another major military conflict in the region, particularly as global markets remain sensitive to disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing instability tied to Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
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