US President Donald Trump has temporarily delayed a planned major military escalation against Iran following high-level diplomatic pressure from key Gulf allies, according to reports on Sunday. The decision followed a pivotal phone call from Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who urged de-escalation and requested clarity on Washington’s “plan of action,” Axios reported. The Wall Street Journal noted that Gulf countries have grown increasingly frustrated with the perceived lack of a clear US strategy as the war continues to subject their territories to frequent Iranian retaliatory strikes. READ: Trump cancels planned strikes on Iran to allow for talks on peace deal While Saudi Arabia led the push for dialogue, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reportedly lobbied the US president […]
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