Gulf leaders convinced Trump to go easy on Iran, say officials

A group of Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman, reportedly convinced US President Donald Trump to drop a planned military attack on Iran. This diplomatic effort occurred amid rising tensions over Iran's lethal crackdown on nationwide protests. Trump publicly stated he received assurances from Tehran that planned executions of protesters would not happen, signaling a de-escalation. The intervention came as the US was moving personnel from regional bases like Al-Udeid in Qatar in anticipation of a possible Iranian assault.