Trump has claimed he called off a planned attack against Iran tomorrow as “serious talks” take place.

The US president claimed he had planned to bomb Tehran on Tuesday, but had been convinced by the leaders of Saudi Arabia and Qatar to continue peace talks instead.

“I have been asked by the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to hold off on our planned military attack of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which was scheduled for tomorrow,” Mr Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.

He continued: “Serious negotiations are now taking place, and that, in their opinion, as Great Leaders and Allies, a Deal will be made, which will be very acceptable to the United States of America, as well as all Countries in the Middle East, and beyond.

“This Deal will include, importantly, NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN!”

Mr Trump said he had instructed Pete Hegseth, the US defence secretary, and Dan Caine, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, to prepare for “full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice, in the event that an acceptable deal is not reached”.