Mideast allies urged Trump to hold off on Iran strikes, diplomat says
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Middle Eastern U.S. allies including Egypt, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have urged the Trump administration to delay military strikes on Iran, warning such actions could destabilize the region and disrupt the global economy.
- Despite President Trump’s earlier threats against Iran for its crackdown on protesters, recent signals suggest he may be reconsidering military intervention, as reflected in his positive remarks on the suspension of an Iranian death sentence.
- The White House maintains that all options remain on the table, with officials emphasizing that only a small circle around Trump knows his intentions, while U.S. sanctions against Iranian officials and entities continue to escalate.
- The Iranian government has intensified its crackdown on nationwide protests, with activists reporting over 2,600 deaths, although Iranian state
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