Trump says US may strike Iran again but that Tehran wants deal
US President Donald Trump indicated that the United States might strike Iran again if a deal is not reached. He mentioned being close to ordering an attack but paused due to a new proposal from Tehran. The situation remains tense as both sides negotiate terms to end hostilities amid rising political pressure in the US.
- ▪Trump stated he was an hour away from ordering an attack on Iran before postponing it.
- ▪Iran's leaders are seeking a deal to end hostilities, including demands for the lifting of sanctions.
- ▪The US is under pressure to reach an accord that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route.
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 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
- ▪ Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states — BBC News — World
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Trump says US may strike Iran again but that Tehran wants dealSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxUS President Donald Trump has previously said that a deal with Tehran was close, and similarly threatened heavy strikes on Iran if it did not reach an accord.PHOTO: DOUG MILLS/NYTIMESPublished May 20, 2026, 07:31 AMUpdated May 20, 2026, 07:31 AMWASHINGTON/DUBAI – US President Donald Trump said on May 19 that the United States may need to strike Iran again and that he had been an hour away from ordering an attack before postponing it.Mr Trump made the comments a day after saying he had paused a planned resumption of hostilities following a new proposal by Tehran to end the US-Israeli war.“I was an hour away from making the decision to go today,” Mr Trump told reporters at…
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