Middle East governments believe US-Iran tension has 'de-escalated'
$US tells UN all options on table, Iran warns it will respond to any aggression
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🧨 Key De-Escalation Report
Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, said Trump communicated directly to Tehran that the U.S. did not intend to attack Iran and asked Iran to exercise restraint. This message reportedly arrived at around 1 a.m. Pakistan time. �
Anadolu Ajansı
The message was described as signaling that the U.S. did not want war and was urging restraint on both sides of the conflict. �
Anadolu Ajansı
This appears to have come through informal diplomatic channels involving Pakistan, not the usual intermediaries like the U.S. State Department, Switzerland, or Qatar. �
Anadolu Ajansı
🌍 Broader Context
Regional diplomatic pressure from countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman likely contributed to lowering tensions and a shift away from immediate U.S. military action. �
Financial Times
The U.S. also conveyed that many military threats have been tempered, and positions are being reassessed. �
Financial Times
At the United Nations, the U.S. reiterated that all options remain on the table, while Iran warned it would respond to any aggression. �
Reuters
Reports note a general de-escalation trend, although tensions and risks are still present. �
Financial Times
📊 What It Doesn’t Mean
Officials around the world still warn that the situation could flare up again; restraint today doesn’t guarantee permanent peace. �
Financial Times
Not all details are independently verified — such diplomatic messages are often reported second-hand through intermediaries like ambassadors. # $TRUMP $TRX