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US President Donald Trump informed Tehran that the US would not strike the country and asked the Islamic Republic to exercise restraint as well, Pakistani outlet Dawn reported on Thursday afternoon, citing Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam.
“We were told that the killing in Iran is stopping, and there’s no plan for executions,” Trump said in the Oval Office. “I’ve been told that on good authority. We’ll find out about it. I’m sure if it happens, I’ll be very upset.”
Earlier this week, Trump ordered U.S. troops to withdraw from the airbase in Qatar—a move many interpreted as a signal of an impending operation. However, The Times of Israel has reported that the troops have since returned after Trump informed Tehran that the U.S. may not strike. Middle East officials, including Israeli representatives, have asked Trump to show restraint to avoid the possibility of all-out war in the region.
Any U.S. intervention in Iran could lead the Islamic Republic to attack Israel. Israeli leaders are urging caution in part because the IDF remains engaged with Hezbollah, as the Lebanon-based terror group continues to defy the ceasefire. At the same time, ongoing meetings about the future of Gaza have demanded significant attention.
The Fellowship, along with our partners and supporters, has been preparing for the worst while praying for the best. We pray for the protection of the people of Israel, for the freedom of the Iranian people, and for the prevention of any further violence in the Middle East.
