Trump Began Iran Talks as Allies Warned War Risked Disaster
US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport on March 23.
Photographer: Roberto Schmidt/Getty ImagesDonald Trump’s decision to back down from his threat to destroy Iran’s power infrastructure came after US allies and Gulf countries privately warned the president of the dangers of following through with his threat, according to people familiar with the matter.
The US president said Monday he was giving Iran a five-day reprieve from his threatened action, pointing to new talks with Tehran he believed could broker a deal that would resolve the conflict.