Trump: Gulf States Now Asking USA to Hold Off on Iran
President Trump announced that he has ordered a delay in a planned military attack on Iran at the request of several Gulf states. Leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE have expressed hope for a diplomatic resolution that would prevent nuclear development in Iran. Trump emphasized that the military remains prepared for action if negotiations fail.
- ▪Trump stated that the Emir of Qatar, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, and the President of the UAE requested the delay of the attack on Iran.
- ▪The proposed deal aims to ensure that Iran does not develop nuclear weapons.
- ▪Trump has instructed military leaders to be ready for a large-scale assault if an acceptable deal is not reached.
20 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 28 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 7 lean left, 9 centre, 2 lean 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
- ▪ Iran war day 81: Trump delays attack; Tehran says won’t ‘surrender’ — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ 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
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Trump: Gulf States Now Asking USA to Hold Off on Iran By Ward Clark | 3:33 PM on May 18, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Vahid Salemi Once again, we've been thrown for a loop with regard to the Trump administration, and the president's promise to give Iran what-for as their proposed deals seem to grow less and less serious. The latest twist? President Trump has taken to his Truth Social platform to announce that, at the request of several of the Persian Gulf states, he has ordered the War Department to stand down an attack that reportedly was scheduled for Tuesday.
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