US President Donald Trump canceled planned military strikes against Iran due to diplomatic progress, logistical issues, and pushback from allies like Israel and Saudi Arabia. The US military’s repositioning limited readiness in the Middle East, while a backchannel message from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi offered to halt violence against protesters. Trump expressed support for Iranian demonstrators but had previously indicated he could strike if Iran retaliated. Ultimately, the order for strikes was not issued.
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