Trump pulls back on plan to attack Iran tomorrow, citing 'serious negotiations' after months-long war - New York Post

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Trump says he's called off planned Iran strikes ahead of new ‘negotiations'.

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President Donald Trump said he is holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday because "serious negotiations" are underway.

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Trump says he's called off plans for a "scheduled attack of Iran".

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President Trump said he received a request from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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Donald Trump has announced he will off "hold off" on huge strikes planned to target Iran tomorrow, provided peace talks go smoothly.The President revealed an attack scheduled for tomorrow might be avoided, given "serious negotiations are now taking place" - but all provided Iran forfeit nuclear capability.Taking to Truth Social, Mr Trump said a "full, large scale assault of Iran" was ready "on a moment's notice", in the event a deal could not be reached.He said talks will lead to a deal "which will be very acceptable to the United States of America, as well as all countries in the Middle East, and beyond".

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "This deal will include, importantly, no nuclear weapons for Iran", the President stressed, pausing strikes after requests from the Emir of Qatar, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and the President of the United Arab Emirates.Mr Trump threatened Iran that he is "not open" to backing down, and that "there won't be anything left" of the regime if its...

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A: Trump says he's called off planned Iran strikes ahead of new ‘negotiations'.

B: Donald Trump has announced he will off "hold off" on huge strikes planned to target Iran tomorrow, provided peace talks go smoothly.The President revealed an attack scheduled for tomorrow might be avoided, given "serious negotiations are now taking place" - but all provided Iran forfeit nuclear capability.Taking to Truth Social, Mr Trump said a "full, large scale assault of Iran" was ready "on a moment's notice", in the event a deal could not be reached.He said talks will lead to a deal "which will be very acceptable to the United States of America, as well as all countries in the Middle East, and beyond".

negation mismatch

A: President Donald Trump said he is holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday because "serious negotiations" are underway.

negation mismatch

A: Trump says he's called off plans for a "scheduled attack of Iran".

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**Summary:** President Donald Trump has announced he is pulling back from plans to attack Iran, citing "serious negotiations" as the reason for postponing a military strike. **Why It Matters:** This development suggests a potential shift in U.S. foreign policy towards diplomacy and reduced military action, potentially easing tensions with Iran and improving