Trump says he will not carry out a scheduled Iran attack tomorrow but will be prepared for a full assault if no acceptable deal is reached.
WHO:Donald Trump
WHAT:Trump postpones a scheduled attack on Iran and instructs US military leaders to be prepared for a full large-scale assault if an acceptable deal is not reached.
WHEN:May 18, 2026 at 5:40 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Trump says the postponement was at the request of Qatari, Saudi, and Emirati leaders involved in negotiations toward a deal.
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