Event Brief
Trump postpones scheduled Iran attack, keeps assault ready
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
Summary: 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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