Politico reports that after Trump warned on Thursday morning he would take "very tough measures" against Iran "tonight", leaders of Qatar, the UAE and Pakistan phoned to urge him to hold off, saying a preliminary agreement was within reach; governmen

2026-06-12

Politico reports that after Trump warned on Thursday morning he would take "very tough measures" against Iran "tonight", leaders of Qatar, the UAE and Pakistan phoned to urge him to hold off, saying a preliminary agreement was within reach; government officials and a diplomat say the calls helped persuade Trump to temporarily shelter military action.