Trump Delays 'Scheduled Attack' on Iran, Citing 'Serious Negotiations' The news that President Donald Trump has delayed a "scheduled attack" on Iran, citing "serious negotiations" as the reason, is the latest twist in a conflict that has been raging for months.
On its surface, this decision appears to be a victory for diplomacy, but scratch beneath the surface and it's clear that there's more at play.
The Gulf states, particularly Qatar and Saudi Arabia, have been quietly pressuring Trump to avoid further escalation in the war against Iran.