Donald Trump says held off on new Iran attack, upbeat for agreement
President Donald Trump announced he postponed a planned military attack on Iran, citing hopes for a potential agreement to end the ongoing conflict. He indicated that Gulf Arab allies urged him to hold off on the assault as negotiations were reportedly progressing. Trump expressed optimism about reaching a deal that would prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, while Iran continues to demand the release of frozen assets and the lifting of sanctions.
- ▪Trump planned a major assault on Iran but held off due to hopes for a diplomatic agreement.
- ▪Gulf Arab allies urged Trump to postpone the attack as negotiations were taking place.
- ▪Iran has rebuffed U.S. offers and is demanding the release of frozen assets and reparations.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said he was planning a major new assault on Iran on Tuesday (May 19, 2026), but held off as he saw hope for securing a so far elusive agreement to end the war.Mr. Trump said that he stopped his purported attack plan at the urging of Gulf Arab allies, which Iran has threatened with reciprocal attacks if the United States and Israel end a nearly six-week ceasefire.Iran-Israel war LIVE updatesMr. Trump, who had indefinitely extended the truce and made clear he wants to exit a war that has proven to be a political liability, said he had prepared a new attack for Tuesday (May 19, 2026) after Iran refused his outlines of a deal.The leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates asked him “to hold off on our planned Military attack of the Islamic Republic…
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