Event Brief
Trump postpones a major attack on Iran, warns of hit
Filed: May 20, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
Summary: Trump said he postponed a “very major attack” on Iran and gave Tehran days to return to talks.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said he postponed a “very major attack” on Iran and warned of “another big hit” if Iran does not return to negotiations.
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 12:12 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: Trump warned Iran it had days to return to the negotiating table or face “another big hit.”
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