Trump rules out Iran strikes 'today'; Iran warns renewed attacks will fail

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Trump says no Iran strikes 'today' as Tehran warns renewed attacks will fail

Trump said on Sunday there would be no strikes on Iran that day, after hinting earlier that the US could attack as soon as Sunday or reach a major deal. Iran says renewed US-Israeli attacks 'will achieve no different outcome'. Israeli media report that military chief Eyal Zamir is at odds with Netanyahu over Iran, which Netanyahu denies. No new strikes were reported in the period.

• Israeli media report Zamir is demanding written authorisation over fears of immediate escalation; Netanyahu denies any confrontation and warns Iran could attack Israel to disrupt Tuesday's vote.
• Tehran blames the US for the failed deal and urges a new attempt at talks, but warns even limited strikes would draw a response 'several times greater'.
• On Saturday the US ordered diplomats and other federal employees out of Saudi Arabia, with officials saying Iran is in advanced stages of planning attacks on Americans.
• Reports say the Pentagon has plans for strikes after the midterm elections; Trump has not said whether he will approve them.