The Hindu·1 min read·medium
Watch: “We were told not to attack”: Trump says Gulf allies urged U.S. to halt Iran strikes
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that he aborted a major military strike against Iran following requests from Gulf allies. Iran has denied these claims, stating that no such request was made and that diplomatic mediation is ongoing.
Why it matters
The conflicting narratives highlight the complex and often opaque nature of international diplomacy and military posturing in the Middle East.
President Donald Trump said the U.S. had prepared what he described as “the biggest attack since World War II” against Iran but decided to call it off after appeals…
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