"We were told not to attack": Trump says Gulf allies urged U.S. to halt Iran strikes

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President Donald Trump said the U.S. had prepared what he described as "the biggest attack since World War II" against Iran but decided to call it off after appeals from Gulf allies. He said diplomacy was given more time, even as Iran denied requesting the U.S. to halt the planned strikes and said mediation efforts are still underway. Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_hindu Instagram: https://www.in

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