Trump Reveals Iran Attack Plan, Temporarily Halted by Gulf Leaders

Former U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed a planned military strike on Iran, which was temporarily paused following requests from Gulf leaders. Iran emphasized that dialogue does not equate to surrender and affirmed its commitment to legal rights.

Mon May 18 2026

US Military Strike on Iran Revealed and Halted

Former U.S. President Donald Trump revealed a planned military strike against Iran. He stated that the attack was temporarily put on hold after requests from Gulf leaders, including Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump mentioned that the attack was scheduled for the following day but was paused because "serious negotiations" were underway.

Warning of 'Full Assault' if Talks Fail, Iran's Stance

Trump warned that the U.S. military remains prepared for a "full, large-scale assault" on Iran if talks fail. Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian asserted that "dialogue does NOT mean surrender" and insisted that Tehran would not retreat from its "legal rights." This indicates Iran's firm stance on maintaining its sovereignty while keeping open the possibility of dialogue with the U.S.

*Source: YouTube: Times of India (2026-05-18)*

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