Trump pauses possible Iran strike after Gulf intervention
President Trump has decided to delay a planned military strike on Iran following diplomatic appeals from Gulf nations. The intervention from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE has prompted him to allow for further discussions. This decision marks a significant moment in U.S.-Iran relations amidst rising tensions in the region.
- ▪Trump announced the postponement of a planned attack on Iran.
- ▪The strike was originally scheduled for the following day.
- ▪Gulf nations, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, urged for more talks.
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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Toggle PlayTrump pauses possible Iran strike after Gulf interventionNewsFeedTrump pauses possible Iran strike after Gulf interventionRead moreUS President Donald Trump has announced that he is delaying a planned attack on Iran ‘which was scheduled for tomorrow’, after appeals from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE to allow for more talks. Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher breaks down what Trump said.Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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