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Trump Puts Planned Attack on Iran on Hold

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“We will NOT be doing the scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow,” US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social.According to Trump, the decision followed... 18.05.2026, Sputnik Africa

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“We will NOT be doing the scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow,” US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social.According to Trump, the decision followed requests from Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, who asked him to hold off as serious negotiations were underway. He added, however, that US forces were instructed to remain ready for a “full, large-scale assault” if an acceptable deal is not reached.

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Trump Puts Planned Attack on Iran on Hold

21:39 18.05.2026 (Updated: 22:19 18.05.2026)

© AP Photo / Evan VucciPresident Donald Trump answers questions from reporters during a meeting with the White House task force on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in Washington

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“We will NOT be doing the scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow,” US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social.

According to Trump, the decision followed requests from Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, who asked him to hold off as serious negotiations were underway.

He added, however, that US forces were instructed to remain ready for a “full, large-scale assault” if an acceptable deal is not reached.

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