Trump: Gulf States Now Asking USA to Hold Off on Iran
President Trump announced that he has ordered a delay in a planned military attack on Iran at the request of several Gulf states. Leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE have expressed hope for a diplomatic resolution that would prevent nuclear development in Iran. Trump emphasized that the military remains prepared for action if negotiations fail.
- ▪Trump stated that the Emir of Qatar, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, and the President of the UAE requested the delay of the attack on Iran.
- ▪The proposed deal aims to ensure that Iran does not develop nuclear weapons.
- ▪Trump has instructed military leaders to be ready for a large-scale assault if an acceptable deal is not reached.
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Trump: Gulf States Now Asking USA to Hold Off on Iran By Ward Clark | 3:33 PM on May 18, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Vahid Salemi Once again, we've been thrown for a loop with regard to the Trump administration, and the president's promise to give Iran what-for as their proposed deals seem to grow less and less serious. The latest twist? President Trump has taken to his Truth Social platform to announce that, at the request of several of the Persian Gulf states, he has ordered the War Department to stand down an attack that reportedly was scheduled for Tuesday.
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