Iran war day 81: Trump delays attack; Tehran says won’t ‘surrender’
US President Donald Trump has delayed a planned military attack on Iran following requests from Gulf allies, indicating that diplomatic negotiations are underway. Iranian officials assert that their participation in talks does not equate to surrender, emphasizing their commitment to national rights. Meanwhile, tensions continue to escalate with ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon, resulting in significant casualties.
- ▪Trump postponed a military attack on Iran after pressure from Gulf leaders.
- ▪Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that dialogue does not mean surrender.
- ▪Israeli attacks on Lebanon have resulted in over 3,000 deaths, despite a US-brokered ceasefire.
20 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 28 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 6 lean left, 9 centre, 2 lean right, 1 right.
- ▪ Trump says US may strike Iran again but that Tehran wants deal — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Trump says US could attack Iran again but that Tehran wants deal — Korea Times
- ▪ Trump Says He Postponed a ‘Very Major Attack’ on Iran, Leaving Mideast on Edge — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Trump says holding off on strike on Iran at request of Gulf allies — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Trump says planned US attack on Iran was called off at Gulf states’ request — Crypto Briefing
- ▪ Trump ‘holds off’ planned Iran strikes as Gulf states take lead on deal — The Sydney Morning Herald
- ▪ Trump says he's called off Iran strike at request of Gulf allies — NPR — News
- ▪ Trump Calls Off New Iran Attack at Request of Gulf States — RealClearPolitics - Homepage
- ▪ Trump says he’s called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Trump Says He Authorized New Strikes on Iran, but Has Decided to Hold Off — NYT — US
- ▪ Trump: I called off attack on Iran planned for Tuesday — Euronews
- ▪ Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states — BBC News — World
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News|US-Israel war on IranIran war day 81: Trump delays attack; Tehran says won’t ‘surrender’The US president says he held off a scheduled attack on Iran after pressure from Gulf allies as renewed talks gain momentum amid tensions.ListenListen (7 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA man collects his family's belongings from the rubble of a building destroyed in an Israeli airstrike the previous day in the southern village of Maarakeh, Lebanon on May 17, 2026 [Mustafa Jamalddine/AP Photo]By Elizabeth Melimopoulos and AFPPublished On 19 May 202619 May 2026United States President Donald Trump said he postponed a planned attack on Iran after requests from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the…
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