Washington, United States, May 18, 2026 (AFP) - Trump says delaying Iran attack at request of Gulf leaders

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2026-05-18

US President Donald Trump said he was postponing a planned attack on Iran scheduled for Tuesday at the request of Gulf leaders amid "serious negotiations" with Tehran. Trump's sudden announcement on social media on Monday came after Iran said it had responded to a new US proposal aimed at ending the war. Trump said he would "hold off on our planned Military attack of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which was scheduled for tomorrow," in a message on......

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