U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States will not proceed with a scheduled military strike against Iran, citing ongoing diplomatic negotiations involving key Middle Eastern leaders.
In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump indicated that the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan are mediating discussions that could lead to a new agreement regarding Iran’s nuclear program.
Trump emphasized that any potential agreement would require Iran to completely abandon its development of nuclear weapons. He noted that the decision to postpone the strike was made out of respect for the positions of allies and in anticipation of a diplomatic resolution.
Despite this diplomatic overture, Trump stated that U.S. military forces remain on high alert and could resume operational planning at any moment should negotiations fail to yield an acceptable agreement.
On May 11, Iran, through intermediaries in Pakistan, provided a response to U.S. proposals aimed at halting hostilities. This response reportedly includes an immediate cessation of warfare on all fronts, an end to the U.S. naval blockade, and guarantees against further attacks on Iran.
Details of Iran’s response have not been disclosed, nor have the U.S. revealed specifics of their recent proposals to Tehran. However, Axios reported that the U.S. memorandum contains 14 points, which include commitments from Iran to impose a moratorium on uranium enrichment, U.S. agreement to lift sanctions, and the return of billions in frozen Iranian assets, alongside mutual easing of restrictions on transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump has previously dismissed Iran’s response to the U.S. proposal for ending the conflict, asserting that airstrikes would resume and escalate significantly if Tehran does not accept U.S. conditions.
U.S. President Trump has announced a delay in military action against Iran due to ongoing diplomatic negotiations involving key regional leaders. The potential agreement aims to address Iran's nuclear program and could lead to significant changes in U.S.-Iran relations.