Allies Warned Trump: Iran War Risked 'Disaster' Before Talks Began

• US allies privately warned Donald Trump that the Iran war could become a disaster, hours before he announced a five-day halt on bombing.
• Trump's decision to back down from threats was influenced by market reactions and Gulf countries' pleas not to destroy Iranian infrastructure.
• Trump claimed Iranian representatives initiated talks, eager for a deal, with discussions involving Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.
• Iran has denied any such talks took place, despite Trump's claims of agreements on nuclear material and program cessation.
• International Energy Agency warned a protracted war could lead to an oil crisis worse than 1970s shocks and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.