Published: May 19, 2026, 17:31 IST | Updated: May 19, 2026, 17:31 IST
US President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed that the United States had been preparing to launch a military attack on Iran on Tuesday, but said he had decided to halt the operation after requests from key Gulf leaders as “serious negotiations” with Tehran continue.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump revealed that a US military assault on Iran had been scheduled for Tuesday but Gulf leaders, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates had urged him to delay the strike.