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US President Donald Trump confirms decision not launch military strike on Iran at current stage based on personal conviction and response to developments on ground inside Tehran.
Trump says Iranian regime cancellation of mass executions planned for hundreds marks key turning point in his assessment, reducing risk of full-scale military confrontation anticipated by region.
Personal decision away from pressure
Responding to questions on whether Arab officials or Israeli side persuade him abandon strike, Trump denies influence by any external party, saying: ‘No one convinced me. I convinced myself,’ stressing policy based on monitoring actions on ground and pursuing US interests as he sees fit.
Executions file and impact on zero hour
Trump reveals Thursday expected see implementation of more than 800 executions by hanging in Iran, adding Iranian leadership cancels them and no executions carried out, describing move as having ‘major impact’ on changing course of events and averting imminent escalation.
Regional stability implications
Trump remarks reinforce international anticipation over trajectory of Washington–Tehran relations, amid signals exchanged through diplomatic and field channels. While Trump expresses satisfaction with Iranian step, observers say other files such as nuclear programme and Tehran regional influence remain challenges that could return to forefront, meaning current calm may remain conditional.