US President Donald Trump has said he is refraining from launching new major strikes on Iran following requests from several Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar. He made the remarks in an interview with journalist Stephen A. Smith at the White House.
Strategic Shift Amid Ally Pressure
Trump stated, "Saudi Arabia asked me to keep things as they are for now." He added that Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain also favor maintaining the current strategy. However, the US President noted, "I'm not sure I agree with them."Claims of Military Capability
The US President asserted that Washington could destroy Iran's energy infrastructure, bridges and production systems in just three days if it chose to do so. He said he could end the war immediately if he wanted, but has kept Tehran under economic and military pressure for now, respecting regional allies' requests.Analysts have expressed concerns that a war with Iran could raise petroleum prices in the United States. The Gulf nations' request is believed to be driven by their economic interests and the need to maintain regional stability.
