Trump Says He’s Given Iran ‘Two or Three Days’

The president had earlier announced he was holding off on pre-planned military strikes.
Trump Says He’s Given Iran ‘Two or Three Days’
U.S. President Donald Trump returns to the White House on May 15, 2026. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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President Donald Trump on May 19 suggested that he had given Iran two or three days to come up with a proposal on a peace deal, a day after he announced he had suspended pre-planned strikes against the country.

The Iranian regime “knew I was getting ready to attack,” Trump told reporters near the White House’s ballroom construction site.

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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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