Trump Cancelled Planned Attack on Iran at Request of Gulf States

President Donald Trump announced that he has cancelled a planned US attack on Iran that was scheduled for Tuesday, following requests from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

In a message, Trump said serious negotiations are currently underway regarding a possible agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran, and that Arab leaders believe a deal acceptable to both the United States and countries across the Middle East can be reached.

Trump also warned that if an acceptable agreement is not achieved, the United States is prepared to launch a full-scale military assault on Iran at very short notice.

Earlier on Monday, May 18, Iran announced that it had responded to a US proposal aimed at ending the war.