Trump delays ‘scheduled attack’ on Iran, crediting ‘serious negotiations’
President Donald Trump has postponed a planned attack on Iran, attributing the decision to serious negotiations prompted by regional leaders. He indicated that while the attack is delayed, military readiness remains a priority should negotiations fail. The situation continues to evolve amid ongoing tensions and calls for a ceasefire.
- ▪Trump announced the postponement of a scheduled attack on Iran at the request of Middle Eastern leaders.
- ▪He credited the intervention of leaders like the Qatari Emir and Saudi Crown Prince for influencing his decision.
- ▪Despite the delay, Trump instructed military leaders to remain prepared for a potential large-scale assault if negotiations do not yield results.
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News|US-Israel war on IranTrump delays ‘scheduled attack’ on Iran, crediting ‘serious negotiations’Gulf states have pushed Trump to avoid any escalation in the US-Israel war against Iran, which prompted regional attacks.ListenListen (5 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoUS President Donald Trump gestures to reporters as he walks across the South Lawn of the White House on May 15 in Washington, DC, the United States [Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo]By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 18 May 202618 May 2026United States President Donald Trump has announced he will postpone a “scheduled attack” against Iran at the request of regional leaders in the Middle East.The reversal, he said, came in light of the…
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