Iran war day 81: Trump delays attack; Tehran says won’t ‘surrender’
US President Donald Trump has delayed a planned military attack on Iran following requests from Gulf allies, indicating that diplomatic negotiations are underway. Iranian officials assert that their participation in talks does not equate to surrender, emphasizing their commitment to national rights. Meanwhile, tensions continue to escalate with ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon, resulting in significant casualties.
- ▪Trump postponed a military attack on Iran after pressure from Gulf leaders.
- ▪Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that dialogue does not mean surrender.
- ▪Israeli attacks on Lebanon have resulted in over 3,000 deaths, despite a US-brokered ceasefire.
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News|US-Israel war on IranIran war day 81: Trump delays attack; Tehran says won’t ‘surrender’The US president says he held off a scheduled attack on Iran after pressure from Gulf allies as renewed talks gain momentum amid tensions.ListenListen (7 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA man collects his family's belongings from the rubble of a building destroyed in an Israeli airstrike the previous day in the southern village of Maarakeh, Lebanon on May 17, 2026 [Mustafa Jamalddine/AP Photo]By Elizabeth Melimopoulos and AFPPublished On 19 May 202619 May 2026United States President Donald Trump said he postponed a planned attack on Iran after requests from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the…
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