Biggest attack since WWII? Trump says he held fire on Iran after a ‘please don’t’ call saved Tehran

Published on Aug 06, 2026 08:14 am IST

President Donald Trump has claimed he paused what he described as a massive planned military strike on Iran after Tehran allegedly reached out seeking talks. Trump said Iranian officials urged the U.S. not to proceed, raising fresh questions about whether diplomacy prevented a major escalation in the Middle East. The remarks come amid continuing tensions between Washington and Tehran, with both sides exchanging sharp rhetoric over recent months.

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