Trump's Middle East Pivot: From Brink of War to Diplomatic Gambit

Donald Trump announced on Monday that a fresh round of Iran talks would begin after he cancelled a planned attack, partially in response to pleas from US allies including Saudi Arabia. He claimed "perimeters of a deal" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran's nuclear program had been agreed, stating, "I'm not looking to kill people." The talks, likely via intermediaries, follow weeks of escalating missile exchanges and a five-month conflict.

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