Trump Claims He Was 'An Hour Away' From Striking Iran
President Trump stated he canceled a planned strike on Iran at the request of Gulf allies, while the US Senate advanced a resolution to limit his war powers for the first time.
President Trump claimed that he was "an hour away" from launching a military strike against Iran before ultimately calling off the operation. The president stated that the planned attack was scrapped specifically at the request of Gulf allies. He noted that the decision to halt the strike was made because "serious negotiations" regarding a potential peace deal are currently underway in the region.[1][2]
As the president discussed the aborted military action, the United States Senate moved forward with legislative efforts to check executive authority. The Senate is advancing a resolution designed to limit Trump's war powers concerning Iran for the first time. This unprecedented attempt to restrict the president's military latitude follows a period of escalating hostilities and ongoing conflict in the Middle East.[2]
In a related development on Monday, Iran announced the establishment of a new governing body dedicated to overseeing the Strait of Hormuz. This administrative change signals tighter Iranian control over the highly strategic waterway. The announcement follows months of maritime disruptions and regional instability linked to Iran's broader conflicts with both the United States and Israel.[2]
