U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that a planned military attack on Iran, scheduled for Tuesday, has been postponed at the request of Gulf state leaders. Trump stated in a post on Truth Social that leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates had asked him to hold off on the offensive.

This decision comes as Trump indicated that serious negotiations are now underway, with the expectation of a deal that would be "very acceptable to the U.S." He specifically added that "there would be NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN!" However, he also issued a stern warning that the U.S. would be prepared to launch a "full, large scale assault" on Iran at a moment's notice should no acceptable agreement be reached.

Trump's announcement follows a period of heightened tensions and military exchanges. Israeli and U.S. forces initiated significant air strikes against Iran on February 28th. In response, Tehran retaliated with drone and missile attacks targeting Israel and U.S. installations in Gulf countries.

The decision to pause military action is influenced by the apprehension of Gulf Arab states regarding potential Iranian retaliation. Iran possesses a substantial arsenal of drones and missiles capable of resuming large-scale attacks on neighboring nations, targeting critical infrastructure such as airports, petrochemical facilities, and desalination plants, particularly as summer heat intensifies in the region.

Speaking to reporters later, Trump described the development as "very positive," but cautioned that its ultimate outcome remains to be seen. He alluded to previous instances where progress seemed imminent but ultimately stalled, stating, "We've had periods of time where we had, we thought..."

The U.S. president's latest statement on Iran emerges amidst a backdrop of declining approval ratings and growing public opposition to the conflict at home. A recent New York Times/Siena poll published Monday revealed that 64% of voters believe the decision to go to war with Iran was incorrect. The same survey indicated that only 37% of voters approve of Trump's job performance.

These poll results highlight the challenges facing Republicans in upcoming midterm elections, reflecting widespread public dissatisfaction with the war, as well as Trump's handling of the economy and immigration policies.

Meanwhile, a senior Iranian military commander urged the U.S. not to repeat "strategic mistakes and miscalculations." The oil price saw a notable slump following Trump's statement regarding the cancellation of attacks on Iran.