Washington: US President Donald Trump has temporarily postponed a significant military escalation against Iran following high-level diplomatic efforts by key Gulf allies.

According to Anadolu Agency, the decision came after a crucial phone call from Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who advocated for de-escalation and sought clarity on Washington's "plan of action." This development highlights the growing tensions in the region and the efforts by Gulf countries to prevent further conflict.

The Wall Street Journal reported that there is increasing frustration among Gulf nations over what they perceive as a lack of a coherent US strategy as the ongoing conflict continues to expose their territories to Iranian retaliatory attacks. While Saudi Arabia has been leading the call for diplomatic dialogue, the United Arab Emirates has reportedly urged the US president to take more decisive military action. Despite these differing regional perspectives, Israeli officials recognize that President Trump currently favors a negotiated settlement to avoid the high costs of a full-scale regional war.

On Saturday, Trump stated via his social media platform Truth Social that he called off the strike because Iran and other Middle Eastern countries requested time to finalize a peace framework. He mentioned that the parties had agreed on "perimeters" for a deal to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

However, the semi-official Fars News Agency quoted an Iranian source who refuted these claims, labeling them as a "lie" and asserting that Iran had not made such a request nor had any agreement been reached regarding the waterway.