Washington, May 19: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that a planned military strike on Iran has been temporarily postponed to allow more time for diplomatic negotiations.

According to Mr. Trump, leaders of Gulf nations, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, had urged the United States to continue diplomatic engagement in order to prevent further escalation in the region.

In a statement posted on his social media platform Truth Social, Mr. Trump said the proposed military action scheduled for Tuesday had been deferred. He, however, warned that the United States remained prepared for a “full-scale” response if negotiations failed to produce a satisfactory agreement.

The U.S. President stated that the American military had been instructed to remain prepared for action at any time.

Media reports in the United States said a fresh peace proposal from Iran, along with mediation efforts by Pakistan, also contributed to the decision to delay the strike.

Discussions between Washington and Tehran are currently understood to be focused on nuclear negotiations, security in the Strait of Hormuz and possible easing of sanctions. However, the United States has continued to maintain a firm position against Iran developing nuclear weapons.

New York, May 19: Three persons were killed in a shooting incident at an Islamic centre in California after two teenagers allegedly opened fire at a mosque and school premises, according to international media reports.

The incident occurred on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego, where two youths aged 17 and 18 reportedly entered the premises armed with firearms and began shooting near the mosque and school area.

A security guard who attempted to stop the attackers was killed in the firing. Two others also lost their lives in the incident, reports said.

Authorities stated that the two suspects later died by suicide using firearms after carrying out the attack.

Police teams reached the spot soon after receiving information and shifted the bodies for post-mortem examination. An investigation has been launched into the incident.

According to preliminary findings, one of the suspects had allegedly brought multiple weapons from his residence. Investigators also reportedly found anti-religious slogans written on the weapons. A suicide note believed to have been written by one of the suspects was recovered by police.

The Imam of the Islamic centre said teachers, students and staff members present at the school during the shooting escaped unharmed.

Reacting to the incident, Todd Gloria condemned the attack and said residents should never have to live in fear because of their identity, beliefs or place of worship. He asserted that there was no place for hatred in San Diego.

Zohran Mamdani also strongly condemned the incident.