Trump says the U.S. may again "strike heavily" at Iran.
Xinhua News Agency, Washington, May 19 (Reporter Huang Qiang, Xu Jianmei) - U.S. President Trump stated on the 19th that the United States may launch a "heavy strike" against Iran again.
On that day, Trump told the media at the construction site of the East Wing renovation project at the White House that the U.S. has forced Iran to come to the negotiating table, and the Iranian side wants to reach an agreement. "I hope we do not have to take further action, but we may have to give them another heavy strike... I am not sure at the moment, but you will know soon."
Trump also mentioned that on the 18th, "it was just one hour away" from him ordering a strike against Iran, but U.S. allies in the Gulf region requested him to postpone the plan. Trump said that several Gulf countries informed him that negotiations aimed at reaching a peace agreement, mediated by Pakistan, are making progress. He will allow at least two to three days of "limited time" for dialogue to continue.
On the 18th, Trump posted on social media that at the request of the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, he has ordered the postponement of the military attack on Iran that was originally scheduled for "tomorrow (the 19th)."
U.S. President Trump announced that the U.S. may conduct a heavy strike against Iran but has postponed military action at the request of Gulf allies. He indicated that negotiations for a peace agreement are ongoing, and he is allowing a limited time for dialogue to continue.
- Trump stated the U.S. may strike Iran again.
- Military action was delayed at the request of Gulf allies.
- Negotiations for a peace agreement are reportedly progressing.