Trump Calls Off Planned Iran Strike at Request of Gulf Allies
President Donald Trump announced he had called off a planned military strike on Iran scheduled for Tuesday at the request of Gulf leaders, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The decision followed 'serious negotiations' to end the war with Iran. Oil prices declined as the announcement reduced concerns about potential Iranian supply disruptions.
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Some sources mention the planned strike was scheduled for Tuesday, while others do not specify the exact day.
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The exact reason for the delay is not consistently reported across all sources.
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Oil prices fall on easing Iran supply concerns Anadolu Ajansı
Oil prices fall after Trump predicts quick end to Iran war Middle East Eye
Oil price slumps as Trump says he called off Iran attacks GhanaWeb
Oil prices ease after Trump says US will end Iran war 'very quickly' Reuters
Oil prices ease after Trump says US will end Iran war 'very quickly' TradingView
Oil Holds Decline as Traders Weigh Trump’s Latest Iran Threats Bloomberg.com
Oil prices fall after Trump pauses planned Iran attack Middle East Eye
Why did Gulf states ask Trump to hold off on Iran strikes? - analysis The Jerusalem Post
Trump says US was close to launching new strike on Iran Middle East Eye
After issuing thinly veiled threats against Iran over the weekend, US President Trump appeared to strike a different tone on May 18. He described ongoing peace talks with Tehran as “very positive” and even claimed he had paused a planned US military strike.
Oil prices retreat after Trump delays Iran military strike Anadolu Ajansı
Oil prices fell on Tuesday morning as Donald Trump announced he was calling off a planned military attack on Iran.
President Donald Trump says he is holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday because "serious negotiations" are underway to end the war.
Trump Says Iran Strike Called Off After Discussions Bloomberg.com
Oil Declines After Trump Says He Called Off Strike on Iran Bloomberg.com
Trump says he's called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies The Washington Post
The US president said he had been asked to do so by the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as "serious negotiations are now taking place."
Trump says Gulf leaders urged delay to planned US strike on Iran Middle East Eye
Trump Says US Delayed Planned Iran Strike After Gulf Leaders Requested Pause The Daily Star Lebanon
US President Donald Trump said he is calling off a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday because “serious negotiations” are under way. Trump’s announcement in a social media post on Monday came as he had threatened the clock was ticking for Iran to strike a deal or fighting would renew after a fragile ceasefire. The president did not offer details about the planned attack but said but he instructed the US military “to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a...
Trump says he’s called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies AP News
Trump Says He Called Off a Planned Military Strike Against Iran Bloomberg.com