US President Donald Trump revealed that the United States was on the brink of launching military action against Iran but was persuaded to hold off by regional allies. During a visit to a new White House construction site, Trump disclosed that Gulf partners requested time for diplomatic efforts. He mentioned being just an hour away from making the decision to proceed with military action.
Trump received calls from regional leaders who believed Iran was showing reasonableness in negotiations, prompting a temporary pause in military plans. Emphasizing the urgency, Trump indicated a short diplomatic window of two to three days, stressing the need to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He reiterated his view that Iran posed a severe threat to the Middle East if it obtained nuclear capabilities.
The President highlighted the potential catastrophic consequences of Iran possessing nuclear weapons, warning of a nuclear holocaust and expressing certainty that Iran would use such weapons. Trump also discussed the progress of Iran’s military degradation, stating significant reductions in their missile, navy, and air force capabilities. He mentioned assurances from Chinese President Xi Jinping that China was not supplying weapons to Iran.
Trump underscored the coordination between the US and regional powers like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Israel in negotiations with Iran. He criticized Democrats for opposing his Iran policy, accusing them of hindering negotiations. Trump dismissed concerns about the political risks of military action, emphasizing his commitment to preventing a global catastrophe.
