Gulf States Gain Leverage as Trump Holds Off on Iran Strikes
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE helped open diplomatic space after Trump held off on new Iran strikes, but no final U.S.-Iran agreement exists.
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Trump says Iran talks will begin after holding off major strikes; U.N. and New York senators press for restraint
President Donald Trump said talks intended to wind down the U.S.-Iran war were to begin Aug. 3 after Gulf allies urged him to hold off on major new strikes. The announcement comes amid a U.N. warning that the ceasefire remains vulnerable and continued pressure from New York senators over congressional war powers.
