Event Brief
UPDATED May 19, 2026 at 9:05 PM ET
May 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Trump calls off planned Iran strikes for negotiations
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Trump said he is holding off a planned Tuesday military strike on Iran due to ongoing negotiations.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said he called off a planned military strike on Iran and is holding off due to negotiations.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 4:22 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump said serious negotiations are underway.
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