Trump Postpones Iran Strike Amid Gulf Allies' Requests

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is holding off a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday, following requests from Gulf allies and ongoing negotiations with Tehran. The decision was made due to 'serious negotiations' underway, according to multiple reports.

Trump instructed the U.S. military to be prepared for a full-scale assault if an acceptable deal is not reached. He mentioned that he called off the planned strike at the request of allies in the Middle East, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. According to Al Jazeera, Trump wrote on his Truth Social account that '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.'

'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,' Trump wrote.

The latest tensions follow Tehran's peace proposal delivered through Pakistan. According to Reuters, Iran has relayed an amended set of terms for a possible deal through Pakistani mediators. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, confirmed that Tehran's views had been 'conveyed to the American side through mediator Pakistan.' However, Trump described the proposal as 'TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE' and stated that the ceasefire was on 'massive life support.'

Despite Pakistan's denials of allowing Iranian military aircraft to use its airfields, concerns in Washington persist. According to CBS News, Iran sent multiple aircraft, including an RC-130 reconnaissance plane, to Pakistan Air Force Base Nur Khan after the April 8 ceasefire. However, a senior Pakistan official denied claims involving Nur Khan Air Base, stating that a large fleet of aircraft could not be hidden from public view.

The conflict has significantly impacted global energy markets. According to the International Energy Agency, global oil supply will fall by around 3.9 million barrels per day across 2026 due to disruptions caused by the Iran war. Brent crude futures edged down slightly to around $107 per barrel after a three-day rally driven by the Hormuz deadlock.

Meanwhile, U.S.-Iranian demands remain far apart. Washington has called for Tehran to scrap its nuclear program and lift its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz. In contrast, Iran has demanded compensation for war damage, an end to the U.S. blockade, and a halt to fighting on all fronts, including in Lebanon.

Trump's hardline rhetoric against Iran continues as negotiations stall. He suggested that he would accept a 20-year suspension by Iran of its nuclear program, a major sticking point between the two countries. Iranian officials have denounced Trump's rhetoric and rejected his demands as excessive.

'For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won't be anything left of them,' Trump wrote on Truth Social.