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Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states

Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states

The US president says he is holding off on a US attack planned for Tuesday as "serious negotiations are now taking place".

May 18, 2026 at 10:30 PM Original source
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Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states
BBC Newsvia rss

The US president says he is holding off on a US attack planned for Tuesday as "serious negotiations are now taking place".

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Trump says he's called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies
Associated Pressvia ai

President Trump announced the postponement of a planned military strike on Iran, citing requests from Gulf allies Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to allow for ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the conflict.

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CBS Newsvia ai

President Trump stated he has canceled a planned military attack on Iran, scheduled for Tuesday, following requests from Gulf partners to allow for continued negotiations.

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The Washington Postvia ai

President Trump announced the postponement of a planned military strike on Iran, citing requests from Gulf allies Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to allow for ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the conflict.

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Trump: I called off attack on Iran planned for Tuesday
Euronewsvia ai

President Trump announced the postponement of a planned military strike on Iran, citing requests from Gulf allies Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to allow for ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the conflict.

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ITV Newsvia ai

President Trump announced the cancellation of a planned military strike on Iran, scheduled for Tuesday, following requests from Gulf allies Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to allow for ongoing negotiations.

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The Washington Postvia ai

President Donald Trump postponed a planned military strike on Iran after leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE requested more time for negotiations, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy over military action.

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Trump holds off on planned Iran attack after requests from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar
Korea JoongAng Dailyvia ai

U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to delay a planned military attack on Iran, following requests from the leaders of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, to allow for ongoing negotiations.

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Los Angeles Timesvia ai

President Trump postponed a planned military strike on Iran, citing requests from Gulf allies for a delay due to ongoing negotiations.

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