US President Donald Trump announced that he would hold off on a military attack on Iran, which was initially set for Tuesday, after receiving requests from Gulf state leaders as negotiations progress. In a post on Truth Social, Trump indicated that leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE urged him to reconsider, as a deal that would be 'very acceptable' to the US was in the works. However, he warned that the US is prepared for a 'full, large-scale assault' on Iran if an acceptable agreement is not reached.

A senior Iranian military commander advised the US to avoid making 'strategic mistakes'. This announcement comes against the backdrop of Trump's declining approval ratings, with a poll showing 64% of voters think going to war with Iran was a mistake, and only 37% expressing approval of his presidency. As of April, a ceasefire has been maintained, but tensions remain high with fears of Iran's potential retaliation for any further US attacks.