US President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed that the United States had been "locked and loaded" with military force against Iran at levels "not seen since World War II" but said he decided to call off the planned attack after Tehran and several Middle Eastern countries urged to hold off and pushed to make a deal.
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In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran had requested that Washington "hold off any attack" after the broad parameters of an agreement had been reached. "The USA is locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II," Trump wrote.
Despite the military preparations, Trump said he had agreed to cancel the attack after being approached by Iran and other regional countries.
"Based on this request, I have agreed... to cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL," he added.
