Trending Now - Trump Delays Iran Strike Amid Gulf States' Request and Talks

WHO:

CBS News - President Trump

CNN - Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani; Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud; President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

CNN - Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth; Chairman of The Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Daniel Caine

WHAT:

CNN - Trump stated in a Truth Social post that he has instructed military leadership to “to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice” if a deal isn’t reached.

CNN - Trump emphasized that regional leaders believe a deal will be made that is acceptable to the US and all countries in the Middle East.

CNN - Trump warned Iran that the “clock is ticking” to make a deal, otherwise it will face a resumption of the military campaign that has been on hold since last month.

CNN - Trump stated in a Truth Social post that he has been asked by the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates to hold off on the planned military attack on Iran due to ongoing serious negotiations.

CNN - Trump emphasized that the deal being negotiated will include "NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN."

CNN - Trump mentioned that Iran had responded to some U.S. concerns about its negotiating position via Pakistani mediators, but American officials did not view the offer as making large enough compromises.

CNN - Trump expressed frustration at the pace of negotiations and is expected to convene his national security team early this week to discuss a path forward.

CNN - Trump stated he received a request from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates to hold off on the planned military attack on Iran.

CNN - Trump indicated that Iran's latest proposal did not offer significant concessions on critical sticking points, particularly regarding nuclear enrichment.

CNN - Trump warned Iran that the “clock is ticking” to make a deal, otherwise it will face a resumption of the military campaign that has been on hold since last month.

CNN - Trump mentioned that he has instructed military leadership to be prepared for a "full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice" if a deal isn’t reached.

CNN - Trump stated that Iran's latest proposal to end the war did not offer significant concessions on critical sticking points, particularly regarding nuclear enrichment.

CNN - A person familiar with the matter indicated that longstanding disagreements over nuclear enrichment remain central to the impasse in negotiations.

CNN - Trump has repeatedly asserted red lines, including halting enrichment of nuclear material and Iran handing over its stockpile of near-weapon-grade uranium.

CBS News - Trump called off plans for a "scheduled attack of Iran"

CNN - Trump stated he will “hold off” on a Tuesday plan to attack Iran

CNN - Trump instructed military leadership to be prepared for a "full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice"

CNN - Trump mentioned that negotiations to end the war are growing more “serious”

CNN - Trump indicated that regional leaders are optimistic about a deal that would be acceptable to the US and allies in the Middle East

CNN - Trump stated that the deal will include "NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN"

CNN - Trump warned Iran that the “clock is ticking” to make a deal

CNN - Trump expressed frustration at the pace of negotiations and plans to convene his national security team

WHERE:

CNN - The negotiations involve leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates

WHEN:

CNN - Trump mentioned the planned attack was scheduled for "tomorrow"

CNN - Trump is expected to convene his national security team early this week

WHY:

CNN - The request to hold off on the attack was made due to ongoing negotiations that regional leaders believe could lead to an acceptable deal for the US and all countries in the Middle East.

CNN - The request to hold off on the attack came from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates due to ongoing negotiations

CNN - Trump indicated that the leaders believe a deal will be made that is acceptable to the US and all countries in the Middle East

HOW:

CNN - Trump communicated his decision to hold off on the attack and his instructions to military leadership via a post on Truth Social.

CNN - Trump communicated his decision via a post on Truth Social

(UPDATED May 19, 2026 16:04 UTC)

Trump has announced on Truth Social that he has instructed military leadership to be ready for a full-scale assault on Iran if a deal is not reached soon. He expressed confidence that regional leaders believe an acceptable agreement will be made for the U.S. and all countries in the Middle East, but warned Iran that the "clock is ticking" for them to act. If negotiations fail, Trump indicated that the military campaign, which has been paused since last month, will resume.

(UPDATED May 19, 2026 08:06 UTC)

Trump announced on Truth Social that leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have requested him to delay a planned military attack on Iran while serious negotiations are underway. He stressed that the deal being discussed will ensure there are no nuclear weapons for Iran. Additionally, Trump expressed frustration with the slow pace of these negotiations and plans to meet with his national security team early this week to explore a way forward.

(UPDATED May 19, 2026 04:18 UTC)

Trump announced that he received a request from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates to delay a planned military attack on Iran, citing ongoing negotiations that could lead to an acceptable deal for the U.S. and the region. He also indicated that Iran's latest proposal fell short on key issues, particularly nuclear enrichment, and warned that the "clock is ticking" for Iran to reach an agreement. Additionally, Trump stated he has instructed military leadership to be ready for a "full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice" if a deal is not finalized.

(UPDATED May 19, 2026 01:35 UTC)

Trump has expressed that Iran's latest proposal to end the war lacks significant concessions on key issues, particularly concerning nuclear enrichment. A source familiar with the situation noted that longstanding disagreements over nuclear enrichment continue to hinder negotiations. In a recent post on Truth Social, Trump communicated his decision to refrain from military action and outlined his instructions to military leadership.

(UPDATED May 18, 2026 21:20 UTC)

President Trump has called off plans for a scheduled attack on Iran, which was set for tomorrow, after receiving requests from regional leaders in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. He stated that negotiations to end the conflict are becoming more serious and expressed optimism that a deal, which will include no nuclear weapons for Iran, could be reached. Trump also indicated he would convene his national security team early this week to discuss the situation further, warning Iran that the clock is ticking to finalize an agreement.