Trump says he's called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies
President Trump announced he has called off a planned military strike on Iran due to ongoing negotiations. The decision was made at the request of Gulf allies, including leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Trump emphasized that the U.S. military remains prepared for a large-scale assault if an acceptable deal is not reached.
- ▪Trump stated that serious negotiations are underway, prompting the cancellation of the strike.
- ▪The planned attack was initially set for May 19, but details were not disclosed until now.
- ▪Trump has warned Iran that they must reach a deal quickly or face military action.
20 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 28 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 7 lean left, 8 centre, 2 lean right, 1 right.
- ▪ Trump says US may strike Iran again but that Tehran wants deal — Straits Times — World
- ▪ 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
- ▪ Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states — BBC News — World
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U.S. President Donald Trump exits the Oval Office and walks to board Marine One as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 12. AFP-YonhapWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he is holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday because “serious negotiations” are underway.Trump’s announcement in a social media post Monday came as he had threatened the clock was ticking for Iran to strike a deal or fighting would renew after a fragile ceasefire.The president did not offer details about the planned attack but said but he instructed the U.S.
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