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Trump Cancels Planned Strike on Iran, Citing Gulf State Pressure and Ongoing Negotiations

The president said on 18 May 2026 that a large-scale assault on Iran scheduled for the following day had been called off, crediting pressure from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other Gulf partners alongside what he described as serious negotiations underway.

By Monexus Staff Writer·middle-east·1-minute read·18 May 2026·Live on the wire ↗

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