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Scoop: Saudi crown prince raises concerns over Trump's plans for massive Iran strikes

World · 2 min · 6h ago · BBC, The Guardian +3
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President Trump announced on Saturday that he was delaying planned military strikes on Iran, stating that the pause was contingent on achieving a deal to end the ongoing conflict. The announcement came after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke directly with Trump to express concerns about his plans for extensive new strikes against Iran, according to multiple US officials and sources with knowledge of the conversation.

The decision to hold off on military action followed warnings from Iran's top diplomat, who cautioned of a decisive response to any US-Israeli aggression. Trump's delay represents a shift from media reports that had indicated he was planning intense strikes on Iran over the weekend. The president framed the postponement as dependent on rapid progress in negotiations, though the scope and details of those talks remain unclear from available reporting.

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