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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Owen Scott

Trump says he stopped ‘biggest attack since World War II’ to give peace a chance

  • President Trump halted a planned strike on Iran, stating it would have been the "biggest attack since World War Two."
  • Trump claimed he is "not looking to kill people" and believes a peace deal with Iran is "imminent."
  • He indicated that both Iran and Saudi Arabia, including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, urged the U.S. to call off the strikes and pursue a deal.
  • The potential agreement, which Trump said has "perimeters agreed to," aims for the complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's denuclearization.
  • The decision to halt the strike comes as public approval for the five-month conflict has significantly declined, with only 28 percent of U.S. adults supporting Trump's handling of the situation.

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Trump says he is ‘not looking to kill people’ as he claims Iran peace deal is ‘imminent’

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