Trump says he paused attack on Iran as negotiations continue
US President Donald Trump announced a pause in military action against Iran to facilitate ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the US-Israeli war. The decision follows Iran's submission of a new peace proposal, which has been communicated through Pakistan. While a fragile ceasefire is currently in place, contentious issues remain unresolved, and the US has not confirmed any agreements made during the talks.
- ▪Trump paused a planned attack on Iran to allow for negotiations.
- ▪Iran sent a new peace proposal to Washington, which is similar to a previous offer.
- ▪The US has not confirmed any agreements but has shown some flexibility in discussions.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 24 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ Trump says Iran attack on ‘hold’: What we know about latest negotiations — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Trump says he paused attack on Iran as negotiations continue — Japan Times
- ▪ Markets set to open down after record week as Iran negotiations continue — Quartz
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Trump says he paused attack on Iran as negotiations continueSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPeople walking past a billboard about the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, on May 17.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 19, 2026, 04:30 AMUpdated May 19, 2026, 04:37 AMListenWASHINGTON/DUBAI/KARACHI - US President Donald Trump said on May 18 that he had paused a planned attack against Iran to allow for negotiations to take place on a deal to end the US-Israeli war, after Iran sent a new peace proposal to Washington.Mr Trump said he had instructed the US military that “we will NOT be doing the scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow, but have further instructed them to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice, in the event that an…
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