Trump climbs down on Iran strikes after Saudi alarm and threats from Tehran

The Guardian reports that Donald Trump said Saturday night the US would hold off on striking Iran if a deal to end the conflict is quickly reached — reversing his earlier threats of military action against Tehran. The reversal followed a call from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressing concerns about the strike plans. Iran responded by threatening decisive retaliation against its neighbors if the US attacks; on Saturday, Kuwait reported being hit by Iranian drones, and two ships were attacked off Oman in the strait of Hormuz.

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