SAEDNEWS: U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that negotiations with Iran are set to begin on Monday afternoon. He made the statement while referring to upcoming diplomatic efforts, though no further details about the planned talks were immediately provided.
According to Saednews report by a political news outlet, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that he decided not to authorize a planned military strike against Iran after receiving requests from several regional countries to avoid escalation.
Trump alleged that officials from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and even Iran had urged him to stop the attack, which he described as a potentially large-scale operation.
He said that when allies ask for military action to be paused, it is important to consider their concerns. According to Trump, regional partners believe a diplomatic agreement may be within reach. He claimed that progress is being made on issues related to the Strait of Hormuz as well as Iran's nuclear program.
When asked what would happen next regarding Iran, Trump said that negotiations with Iranian representatives were set to begin the following afternoon. He added that if the talks are successful, they could save many lives.
Trump also stated that opinions within his circle remain divided. He said some people want him to carry out military action immediately, while others strongly favor avoiding an attack.
Responding to a question about whether Iran had a deadline to reach an agreement, Trump replied that time would tell, emphasizing that he was not seeking to kill people.
He further claimed that he had asked the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia what course of action he preferred. According to Trump, the Crown Prince responded that Saudi Arabia would rather see a diplomatic agreement than a military strike.
