Trump Pauses Iran Attack Amid Gulf Diplomatic Push, Warns of 'Full Assault'

The exact timing of the decision to pause the attack varies between sources, with some reporting it as made on May 18 and others as May 19.

Some sources mention that the pause was at the request of Gulf leaders, while others specify that the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar were the direct requesters.

The phrasing of Trump's statements about the possibility of a nuclear deal varies, with some sources emphasizing 'very good chance' and others stating 'possible'.

US President Donald Trump revealed the United States was hours from striking Iran, with warships ready, before a diplomatic opening prompted a pause. He warned of further "big hits" if negotiations fail, but Gulf leaders urged him to hold off. Iran's army countered by threatening to "open new fronts" if strikes resume.

Tehran said its demands for peace include lifting sanctions against Iran but other sticking points likely to remain.

Trump says he delayed Iran attacks at the request of Gulf leaders  Al Arabiya English

Donald Trump delays Iran strike, says nuclear deal still possible  The Jerusalem Post

US president says he held off a scheduled attack on Iran after pressure from Gulf allies as renewed talks gain momentum.

The U.S. President said there had been a “very positive development” and that Arab allies said a deal was near that would leave Iran without nuclear weapons, which Tehran denies pursuing

President Donald Trump said he called off a planned attack on Iran after the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar requested Washington to suspend strikes.

US President Donald Trump has said there was a "very good chance" of reaching a deal limiting Iran's nuclear programme.

US President Donald Trump said he had paused a planned attack against Iran ⁠after Tehran sent a peace proposal to Washington, and that there was now a "very good chance" of reaching a deal limiting Iran's nuclear program.

US President Donald Trump said he had paused a planned attack against Iran ⁠after Tehran sent a peace proposal to Washington and that there was now a "very good chance" of reaching a deal limiting Iran's nuclear programme.

Trump: Holding off 'planned' military attack on Iran  nhk.or.jp

Watch Trump Holding Off on New Iran Strikes After Gulf Appeal  Bloomberg.com

Iran War: Trump Says Holding Off on New Strikes After Gulf Appeal  Bloomberg.com

President Trump has repeatedly threatened new military action against Iran, only to pull back from resuming major fighting in a deeply unpopular, expensive conflict.

Trump says he’s called off an attack on Iran to give talks more time  The Washington Post

Trump says he paused attack on Iran as negotiations continue  The Straits Times

Donald Trump said he had “further instructed them to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice, in the event that an acceptable Deal is not reached”

Gulf states push Trump to avoid any escalation in the US-Israeli war against Iran, which prompted regional attacks.

The US president says he is holding off on a US attack planned for Tuesday as "serious negotiations are now taking place".

Trump says he called off Iran attack at request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE  Al Arabiya English

Trump says Gulf leaders asked him to 'hold off' on resuming Iran war  Middle East Eye

US President ⁠Donald Trump has said he had paused a planned attack against Iran to allow for negotiations to take place on a deal to end the war, after Iran sent a new peace proposal to Washington.

US President Donald Trump said leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE had urged him to delay the attack because they believed a deal could still be reached.