Trump says he will hold off on fresh Iran strikes for now

Al-MonitorNovember 10, 2026By Nov 10, 2026

By Steve Holland, Yomna Ehab and Alexander CornwellWASHINGTON/CAIRO/ABU DHABI, Nov 9 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said on Monday he plans to hold off on new military strikes against Iran for the time being after appeals from countries in the region, including from Qatar's prime minister in White House talks.Trump, in a Reuters interview and a later appearance in the White House press briefing room, said he plans to keep up a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz for now.

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