Trump Postpones Scheduled Attack on Iran at Request of Middle Eastern Leaders

The president says that the leaders of several Gulf Arab states asked him not to carry out the strikes.
Trump Postpones Scheduled Attack on Iran at Request of Middle Eastern Leaders
U.S. President Donald Trump returns to the White House in Washington on May 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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President Donald Trump on Monday said that the U.S. military will not strike Iran in what he called a planned attack on Tuesday.

In a post on Truth Social, the U.S. president wrote that the strike on Iran “was scheduled for tomorrow” but said it was called off because he and other leaders believe “a deal will be made” with Tehran that “will be very acceptable” to the United States. He added that the call-off of fresh military action was also at the behest of the leaders of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Saudi Arabia.

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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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