Who blocked the U.S. airstrikes on Iran?

On August 1, U.S. President Donald Trump stated on social media that he had agreed to cancel military strikes against Iran. The U.S. State Department recently issued a broad security warning to American citizens in the Middle East, suggesting they consider evacuating or preparing for a quick departure. U.S. media previously reported that the U.S. and Israel were planning to launch the most intense bombing yet against Iranian energy facilities. Li Shaoxian, the honorary director of the China-Arab States Research Institute at Ningxia University, believes: On August 1, Trump said he agreed to cancel military actions against Iran. However, the rhetoric about reaching an impending agreement lacks persuasion, and the core reasons actually boil down to two points. First, Trump is himself caught in a dilemma and indecisive. If the U.S. military strikes Iran's core infrastructure, such as its energy facilities, the conflict could easily escalate comprehensively, and the situation may revert to the large-scale combat state that existed before April 8. A full-scale war would not only make achieving strategic goals difficult but could also prolong the conflict; soaring oil prices and pressure on the global economy would directly impact the current critical election situation. Second, there is strong persuasion against action from key Gulf allies. Just a day before Trump's announcement, the Saudi crown prince communicated with him, urging the U.S. not to attack Iranian infrastructure. Iran has already sent clear signals that if its domestic energy facilities are attacked, it will retaliate against oil-producing countries in the Persian Gulf and relevant U.S. energy infrastructure in the Middle East.