Trump delays Iran strike after Gulf leaders intervene (opens in new tab)

President Trump said Monday he had called off a U.S. military strike on Iran that he said was scheduled for Tuesday, citing requests from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to allow negotiations to continue. Trump said “serious negotiations” were underway and named Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Emirati President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the leaders who urged him to hold off. Trump did not provide details of ...