Trump Warns Iran the ‘Clock Is Ticking’ as Tensions Surge Again in Middle East

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Coverage of this announcement varies across outlets. The Hill and CBS News emphasized the request from Gulf leaders, framing it as a diplomatic intervention, while RedState focused on the unpredictability of the Trump administration's…

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Trump Warns Iran the ‘Clock Is Ticking’ as Tensions Surge Again in Middle East

The president has sought to force Iran to accept his terms on its nuclear program or else face renewed war. An emboldened Iran has rebuffed Trump’s demands.

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▪ 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 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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Publication time	Mon, 18 May 2026 15:50:26 +0000
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