Overview
- Trump said he put off planned U.S. strikes on Iran after requests from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
- He directed the Pentagon and top commanders to cancel the immediate attack and to stay ready for a full-scale operation if negotiations fail.
- The president told reporters he was an hour from ordering new strikes and warned the U.S. could hit Iran within days if no deal emerges.
- Iran’s latest proposal, reported by state media, seeks a halt to fighting on all fronts, withdrawal of nearby U.S. forces, compensation, sanctions relief and the release of frozen funds.
- Senior aides have prepared options for escalation, including large-scale bombings and a ground mission to remove enriched uranium, as a temporary April ceasefire holds and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains a global concern highlighted by G7 finance ministers.