Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the suspension of planned military action against Iran following a peace proposal from the Iranian government, indicating a potential breakthrough in negotiations to limit Iran's nuclear program.
According to Thai News Agency, President Trump revealed that upon receiving the peace proposal, he instructed the U.S. military to cancel the attack initially scheduled for today. However, he emphasized that the military remains on high alert, ready to launch a significant offensive should negotiations falter and an acceptable agreement not be achieved. This previously undisclosed attack plan was halted as diplomatic efforts gained traction.
Further developments were influenced by appeals from regional leaders. The leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates urged President Trump to delay the attack, expressing optimism that a mutually beneficial agreement could be brokered. While President Trump refrained from sharing specific details about the discussions, he reiterated that the U.S. objective is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and expressed his preference for a peaceful resolution.
The decision to suspend the military action followed confirmation from an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman that Iran's statements had been communicated to the U.S., with Pakistan acting as a mediator. Despite the challenges reported by Pakistani sources, who noted the difficulty in maintaining consistent terms between the parties, there is a shared urgency to conclude the negotiations swiftly. Pakistan had previously hosted peace talks, and its involvement continues to be pivotal in the ongoing diplomatic efforts.