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UPDATED May 19, 2026 at 9:05 PM ET
May 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Trump calls off planned Tuesday Iran strike
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Trump said he is calling off a planned US military strike on Iran at the request of Gulf allies.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump called off a planned US military strike on Iran scheduled for Tuesday.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 3:43 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He said the strike was called off at the request of Gulf allies as serious negotiations are under way.
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