What specific timeframe did Trump give for potentially resuming strikes on Iran if no deal is reached?

Trump stated he would wait 'two or three days, maybe Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Something maybe early next week — a limited period of time' before possibly resuming strikes on Iran if no deal is reached.

Why did Trump delay a planned US bombardment of Iran scheduled for Tuesday?

Trump delayed the planned bombardment at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, as he has previously attributed policy shifts on the Iran war to requests from allies and partners, including mediator Pakistan.

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