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🇺🇸🇮🇷🇸🇦🇮🇱U.S. Held Back Iran Strike After Allies' Appeal; Saudi Arabia's Role The U.S. considered military action against Iran amid escalating protests and a severe crackdown. Regional allies, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt, urged President Trump to exercise restraint, citing potential regional instability. Iran reportedly canceled planned executions of 800 protesters, conveyed via FM Abbas Araghchi to envoy Steve Witkoff, contributing to the decision to pause strikes. Israel also urged Trump not to strike, citing its own unpreparedness for Iranian retaliation without robust U.S. support, especially given strained defenses and the absence of a nearby U.S. carrier. Saudi Arabia joined Arab allies in urging Trump to avoid military strikes on Iran, warning that retaliation could destabilize the region and damage the global economy. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated