Trump says he's pausing plan to attack Iran

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Trump says he's pausing plan to attack Iran

May 19, 2026Center Left

President Trump said Monday that he'd planned to strike Iran "tomorrow" but was holding off to give negotiations another chance. He claimed he made the decision at the request of several Arab leaders.Why it matters: The White House saw an updated peace proposal Iran sent Sunday as insufficient, leading to a growing expectation — including inside the White…

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