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Trump says he will hold off on Iran attacks at request of Gulf states

President Trump will hold off on attacking Iran again at the request of leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, he announced on Monday. Trump in a Truth Social post, said the strike was scheduled for Tuesday, but was asked to hold off because “serious negot

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Trump says he will hold off on Iran attacks at request of Gulf statesPresident Trump will hold off on attacking Iran again at the request of leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, he announced on Monday. Trump in a Truth Social post, said the strike was scheduled for Tuesday, but was asked to hold off because “serious negot
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