On Monday, in an interview with Axios, US President Trump said that he decided to suspend US attacks against Iran to leave another chance for negotiations, but stressed that if diplomatic negotiations were to no avail, he would order a restart of large-scale military operations. The negotiations were mainly led by Iran and Oman, and Qatar, Pakistan, Egypt, and Trump's special envoys Steve Vitkov and Jared Kushner were all deeply involved. “We are in deep negotiations with Iran. If negotiations fail, we will resume a high-intensity military attack.” Trump said in an interview. When asked how long he is willing to set aside for diplomatic mediation, Trump responded: “There won't be much time. Either reach an agreement quickly or end the negotiations outright.” Trump revealed that he decided to suspend the crackdown on Friday because the multinational mediators implored him to allow a buffer period for negotiations. “All countries involved in Iran's affairs advise me not to use force.” Trump said he believes Iran is interested in reaching an agreement. Referring to why he agreed to the mediator's request, Trump said, “There is no loss or risk in doing this.” He also mentioned that after he announced the suspension of military attacks, international oil prices fell in response, and the stock market rose at the same time.

On Monday, in an interview with Axios, US President Trump said that he decided to suspend US attacks against Iran to leave another chance for negotiations, but stressed that if diplomatic negotiations were to no avail, he would order a restart of large-scale military operations. The negotiations were mainly led by Iran and Oman, and Qatar, Pakistan, Egypt, and Trump's special envoys Steve Vitkov and Jared Kushner were all deeply involved. “We are in deep negotiations with Iran. If negotiations fail, we will resume a high-intensity military attack.” Trump said in an interview. When asked how long he is willing to set aside for diplomatic mediation, Trump responded: “There won't be much time. Either reach an agreement quickly or end the negotiations outright.” Trump revealed that he decided to suspend the crackdown on Friday because the multinational mediators implored him to allow a buffer period for negotiations. “All countries involved in Iran's affairs advise me not to use force.” Trump said he believes Iran is interested in reaching an agreement. Referring to why he agreed to the mediator's request, Trump said, “There is no loss or risk in doing this.” He also mentioned that after he announced the suspension of military attacks, international oil prices fell in response, and the stock market rose at the same time.