President Trump announced he authorized new attacks on Iran but held fire after Gulf leaders requested negotiation time. In a social media post, he stated he directed military officials to prepare a 'full, large scale assault' if no 'acceptable Deal' emerges, highlighting his frustration with a conflict now in its third month.

His reversal follows a 64 percent voter disapproval rate in a new poll regarding the war's economic toll. U.S. officials warn Iran has adapted tactics, studying American flight patterns and repositioning arms after five weeks of bombing, creating a more resilient adversary despite leadership losses.

This pause, granted at the request of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the U.A.E., injects fresh uncertainty into regional markets and global energy flows. The Iran nuclear deal remains the central, unresolved impediment, with Trump rejecting multiple proposals and demanding absolute prohibitions on nuclear weapons.