Trump says he's called off Tuesday Iran strike at request of Gulf allies

May 18, 2026 - 23:00
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Trump says he's called off Tuesday Iran strike at request of Gulf allies
Donald Trump wearing a white hat and holding up a finger

U.S. 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.