Monday's Final Word
President Donald Trump announced a delay in a planned military attack on Iran due to ongoing negotiations with Middle Eastern leaders. He emphasized that the negotiations aim to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Critics argue that this decision reflects weakness and may embolden Iran's regime rather than promote stability in the region.
- ▪Trump was urged by leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to postpone the military action against Iran.
- ▪The negotiations are intended to secure a deal that would prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
- ▪Critics believe that the delay sends a message of weakness to Iran and undermines potential support for internal dissent.
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| Canonical URL | https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2026/05/18/mondays-final-word-n3815057 |
| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 22:00:53 -0400 |
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Monday's Final Word Ed Morrissey 10:00 PM | May 18, 2026 AP Photo/Eric Thayer, File When I met you in the restaurant, you could tell I was no tabutante ... Donald Trump: I have been asked by the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to hold off on our planned Military attack of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which was scheduled for tomorrow, in that serious negotiations are now taking place, and that, in their opinion, as Great Leaders and Allies, a Deal will be made, which will be very acceptable to the United States of America, as well as all Countries in the Middle East, and beyond.
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