President Trump convened a Monday evening meeting with his top national security advisers focused on the war with Iran, including diplomatic efforts and possible U.S. military options, according to Axios.

•⁠ ⁠Trump was expected by some officials to approve military action during the meeting, but ultimately decided to hold off.

•⁠ ⁠Despite later saying he had been “an hour away” from authorizing strikes, the report says Trump had not made a final military decision before later announcing a pause.

•⁠ ⁠Gulf leaders reportedly warned Trump about potential Iranian retaliation against regional oil and energy infrastructure and urged more time for diplomacy.