U.S. President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that he would delay strikes against Iran at the insistence of Gulf leaders, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. In an interview with reporters, Trump stated that Middle Eastern allies had reached an agreement to end the war, a factor that influenced his decision.

Photos: Trump was photographed on Air Force One while returning to the White House on August 2, 2026. During a visit to the White House, Trump was photographed with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on November 18, 2025.

Context: During this period, Iran and Hamas continued to engage in regional conflicts, with images showing a banner with images of Hamas leaders and a billboard with the image of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, in the center of Tehran.

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