Trump says he's called off plans for a "scheduled attack of Iran"
President Trump announced the cancellation of a planned U.S. military attack on Iran after requests from Gulf partners. The leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE urged the delay to facilitate ongoing negotiations. Trump emphasized the importance of reaching a deal that would prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
- ▪Trump called off a scheduled attack on Iran after requests from Gulf leaders.
- ▪The leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE believe a deal can be reached.
- ▪Trump stated that the deal would include no nuclear weapons for Iran.
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Politics Trump says he's called off plans for "scheduled attack of Iran" after request from Gulf partners By Kathryn Watson Kathryn Watson Politics Reporter Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kathryn Watson May 18, 2026 / 3:43 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump said Monday that he's called off a U.S. attack on Iran that had been "scheduled" for Tuesday, after the United States' Gulf partners requested it to allow for continued negotiations. The president made the announcement on Truth Social Monday afternoon, following a request from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
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