# Trump says US is holding back from tougher measures against Iran at regional countries’ request

https://mins.news/en/item/141645

- TASS, 2026-11-13 02:20 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2217537

> Donald Trump said the United States is refraining from tougher measures in its conflict with Iran at the request of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. He said he could go further without their appeals, and that US attacks had largely spared Iran’s bridges and energy facilities.

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